Best Homemade Brownies
Brownies are one of our favorite baked goods! Why, may you ask? Our answer is that they are so simple and nearly impossible to mess up. We usually have these ingredients in our pantry, which is just an added bonus. They are easy to make, taste like rich dark chocolate, have the fudgiest middles, and have crinkly, shiny tops. Enjoy!
Equipment
- 1 8 x 8 Baking pan
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Electric mixer
- 1 Spatura
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks of butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips We like using dark chocolate chips for a richer taste!
- 1/3 Cup walnuts Optional
- 1/3 Cup slivered almonds Optional for garnish.
- Powdered sugar Optional to sprinkle on top once done.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cocoa and salt. In a large mixing bowl, whisk until all is combined.
- Add the flour and chocolate chips and walnuts (optional) with a spatula until combined.
- Pour batter into pan; spread the batter evenly using a spatula.
- Sprinkle the top with more chocolate chips.
- Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes. For a chewy, soft brownie, bake for 35 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely (about 15 minutes) in the pan before slicing; this will help the brownies not fall apart.