Brownie Baking Secrets
Unlock the secrets to making the fudgiest, most decadent brownies from scratch. This recipe will guide you through achieving that perfect chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips optional, semi-sweet or dark
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.0.5 cup unsalted butter
- Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.0.5 cup unsalted butter
- In a separate small bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.0.5 cup unsalted butter
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.0.5 cup unsalted butter
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
For extra fudgy brownies, underbake slightly. For chewier brownies, bake closer to the 35-minute mark. A good quality cocoa powder makes a big difference in flavor!