Description
Indulge in these incredibly fudgy, decadent brownies made from scratch with rich cocoa, velvety butter, and a generous layer of chocolate chips.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter (2 1/2 sticks)
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a 9×9-inch metal baking pan by misting it with non-stick spray and lining it with parchment paper.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and butter. Microwave in one-minute intervals, stirring between each, until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is hot (about 3 to 4 minutes).
3. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
4. Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until only a few streaks are visible.
5. Stir in two-thirds of the chocolate chips and the vanilla extract. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan.
6. Scatter the remaining chocolate chips over the top. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before moving them to a cutting board and slicing into squares.
Notes
Don’t Overbake: The secret to a fudgy brownie is taking them out of the oven while the center is still soft. They will continue to set as they cool.
Use Metal Pans: A metal pan conducts heat more evenly than glass, which helps achieve those perfect, crispy edges we all crave.
Parchment Paper is Key: Lining your pan with parchment paper allows you to lift the entire block of brownies out of the pan once cooled, making slicing much easier.
Mix Gently: Once you add the dry ingredients, fold the mixture just until the flour disappears. Overmixing develops gluten, which can turn your fudgy brownies into something more like a dense cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American