My delicious brownies
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Ingredients
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp baking powder (optional, skip for extra fudgy)
• Optional add-ins:
• Chocolate chips
• Walnuts or pecans
• Peanut butter swirl
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Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or grease it.
2. Melt the butter (microwave or stovetop).
Stir in the sugar while warm.
3. Add eggs & vanilla, mixing well until smooth and glossy.
4. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
Mix gently — don’t overmix.
5. Fold in extras if using.
6. Pour batter into pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake 20–25 minutes
Toothpick should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
8. Cool completely before cutting (hard part, I know).
Brownies are one of my all-time favorite treats to bake because they strike the perfect balance between chewy and fudgy. When I make this recipe, I always pay attention not to overmix the batter after adding the flour and cocoa powder — this step is crucial to achieve the ideal texture. Adding optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips really elevates the flavor and adds some pleasant crunch or melty pockets of chocolate. A little tip I've learned: letting the brownies cool completely before cutting not only makes slicing easier but also allows the flavors to develop deeply, resulting in a more satisfying bite. I have experimented by swirling in peanut butter, which adds a creamy, nutty twist that my family loves. Using room temperature eggs helps the batter come together more smoothly, contributing to that glossy finish described in the recipe. Also, skipping the baking powder makes for a denser, fudgier brownie, while adding it gives a cake-like crumb if you prefer that texture. For those who want to customize, you can easily tweak the sweetness or cocoa intensity to your liking by adjusting sugar or using a darker cocoa powder. I find that baking at 350°F for about 22 minutes consistently yields the perfect doneness when the toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. This recipe is highly adaptable for anyone passionate about home baking and craving rich, gooey brownies without fuss.