Brownies
Ingredients: #
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions: #
Preheat the Oven #
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
Melt the Butter #
In a microwave-safe bowl or on the stove over low heat, melt the butter. Make sure it's fully melted but not boiling. Allow it to cool slightly.
Mix the Wet Ingredients #
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
Add Eggs and Vanilla #
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Sift Dry Ingredients #
In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. This helps to remove lumps and ensures even mixing.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients #
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you want the batter to be smooth, but overmixing can make the brownies less fudgy.
Add Chocolate Chips (Optional) #
If you want to make your brownies even more chocolatey, fold in the chocolate chips or chunks into the batter.
Pour into Pan #
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Bake #
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven, so start checking around 25 minutes.
Cool #
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This step is important for the brownies to set properly and achieve their desired texture.
Cut and Serve #
Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the brownies into squares or rectangles. Enjoy!
These homemade brownies are sure to be a hit. You can customize them by adding nuts, caramel swirls, or other mix-ins of your choice. Enjoy your freshly baked brownies!
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