Indulge in the perfect fudgy brownies made from scratch. These bittersweet treats are rich, moist, and utterly irresistible.
Author:Paula
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:30 min
Total Time:45 min
Yield:16 brownies
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
10 tablespoons (145g) unsalted butter
1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 large cold eggs
1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2/3 cup (80g) chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare: Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325°F (162°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
Melt Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Mix Ingredients: Stir in sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and salt until blended. Let cool slightly.
Add Eggs and Flour: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in flour until thick.
Optional Additions: Mix in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 20-30 minutes.
Cool and Serve: Cool completely before cutting into squares.