brownie

Here’s a classic, fudgy brownie recipe — chewy edges, rich chocolate flavor, and a gooey center. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just need a chocolate fix, this one-bowl recipe is reliable, easy, and absolutely delicious.

🍫 Fudgy Homemade Brownies

🕒 Time:

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Bake: 25–30 minutes
  🍽 Yields: 16 small or 9 large brownies

🧾 Ingredients:

• ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp baking powder

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks

• ½ cup nuts (walnuts or pecans)

• A pinch of espresso powder for deeper flavor

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Melt butter:
   In a medium saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.

3. Mix wet ingredients:
   Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.

4. Add dry ingredients:
   Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
   Stir until just combined (don’t overmix).

5. Fold in extras:
   Add chocolate chips or nuts if using.

6. Bake:
   Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
   Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).

7. Cool and slice:
   Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

🍫 Tips for Perfect Brownies:

• For extra fudgy brownies, bake a little less (about 25 min).

• For cakier brownies, add 1 more egg.

• Use Dutch-process cocoa for a deeper chocolate color and smoother flavor.

• Want shiny tops? Beat the eggs and sugar vigorously before adding dry ingredients.