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.

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
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Whisk in sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- 7
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
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