Description
These brownies are dense, fudgy, and reliably chocolatey, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment.
- Melt the butter and whisk in the brown and granulated sugars until smooth and glossy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Incorporate the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda, folding gently until no dry streaks remain. Add chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then lift out using parchment to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, replace unsalted butter with coconut oil. For gluten-free brownies, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American