Description
Indulgent fudgy brownies with a rich chocolate flavor and a slightly gooey center, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat immediately after the butter melts.
- Stir the granulated sugar into the warm butter until the mixture looks glossy.
- Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time and stir until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Sift the unsweetened cocoa powder into the wet mixture and fold gently.
- Add the all-purpose flour and fold until just combined.
- Sprinkle in the salt and baking powder and fold until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, watching for the edges to set while the center remains slightly soft.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cut into squares after the brownies reach room temperature.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, and consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American