Description
These Easy Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy, and simple to make with just a few pantry staples. With a crackly top and gooey center, they’re the perfect chocolate treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter gently and whisk in the sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually stir into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For fudgier brownies, reduce flour slightly and add an extra egg yolk.
- Add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips give extra texture.
- Do not overbake to maintain a gooey center.
- Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
