Homemade Brownies
Brownies are the ultimate comfort dessert, delivering a rich and fudgy chocolate experience in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, these homemade brownies are simple to make yet impressively delicious. With just a sprinkle of sea salt on top, they become an irresistible treat that’s sure to delight family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, melt the butter and mix in eggs and vanilla extract until frothy.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs.
- Allow cooling for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg