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A stack of delicious chocolate brownies with a fudgy center.

Chocolate Brownies

This recipe offers five proven methods to make delicious chocolate brownies, ensuring a perfect batch every time. From classic fudgy to rich and decadent, explore various techniques for your ideal brownie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Brownie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • large saucepan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, then remove from heat and stir in sugar until combined.
  3. Whisk in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
  3. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them. For cakey brownies, bake a few minutes longer. You can also add chocolate chips or nuts for variation.