Description
This Fresh Brownies Recipe brings you rich, gooey, bakery-style brownies made right at home. With simple ingredients and easy steps, these fudgy delights deliver intense chocolate flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that sets them apart from boxed mixes. Perfect for weeknight cravings, parties, or anytime you need a reliable, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chunks or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until glossy and combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and slightly thick.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix gently until fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chunks or nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly underdone for that gooey finish.
- Let brownies cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For the best texture, don’t overbake—slightly underdone centers result in fudgy brownies.
- Room-temperature eggs blend better and help the batter bake evenly.
- Chill brownies before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an elevated dessert.
- You can substitute half the butter with applesauce for a slightly lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/9 of 8x8 pan)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 42mg