Description
Indulge in these rich, fudgy Ultimate Brownies that are quick to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup nuts or fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually stir in the flour and salt until just mixed, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in optional chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center feels slightly soft when tested with a toothpick.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a more decadent brownie, add extra chocolate chips or swirl in peanut butter. For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg