Easy Chewy Homemade Brownies Recipe
These easy homemade brownies are chewy, moist, and fudgy with a rich chocolate flavor made from cocoa powder. Perfectly balanced with sweetness and a hint of vanilla, these brownies bake up with a slightly underdone center for that classic chewy texture everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving about a 1-inch overhang on the sides for easy removal, or alternatively grease and flour the pan well. Set aside.
- Melt Butter and Mix Cocoa: Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, or melt it gently in a saucepan on the stovetop. Once melted, stir in the cocoa powder with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Sugar and Flavorings: Stir the granulated sugar and salt into the cocoa-butter mixture. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate Flour: Add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. The batter will be stiff and thick.
- Spread Batter in Pan: Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan using the back of a wooden spoon. The batter is stiff, so take your time to spread it out carefully.
- Bake: Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. The edges should be set and the center firm but still slightly underdone. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes. Using the parchment paper overhang, lift them out gently and slice into 16 pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For best texture, do not overbake; center should remain slightly fudgy.
- You can substitute melted butter with oil, but it may affect texture slightly.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Optional: add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
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