Description
Rich, fudgy brownies made with simple ingredients for a comforting dessert that brings joy and connection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a bowl using a microwave or double boiler.
- Add brown sugar and granulated sugar, whisking to combine.
- Incorporate the room temperature eggs and vanilla extract, whisk until smooth.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda, then fold gently until combined.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into a greased or lined baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice into squares and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. They freeze well when wrapped individually.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg