Easy Brownies Recipe

Rich, fudgy, and intensely chocolatey brownies with a perfect crinkly top. A classic indulgent treat that's surprisingly easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

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Brownies
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Servings
9

Ingredients

  • ½ cupUnsalted butter
  • 1 cupGranulated sugar
  • ½ cupUnsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2Large eggs
  • 1 tspVanilla extract
  • ½ cupAll-purpose flour
  • ¼ tspSalt
  • ½ cupChocolate chips

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories
300 kcal
Protein
3 g
Carbs
38 g
Fat
16 g

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Whisk in sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.

  3. 3

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

  5. 5

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

  6. 6

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).

  7. 7

    Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

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