Description
Rich chocolate brownies blend Belgian cocoa and dark chocolate into a luxurious dessert that melts hearts with intense flavor. Smooth, fudgy squares promise pure indulgence for chocolate enthusiasts seeking a delightful sweet escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and positioning a rack in the center. Coat a 9×13-inch pan with butter or line with parchment paper for effortless brownie removal.
- Create a smooth butter base by completely liquefying butter using microwave or stovetop method, ensuring no solid chunks remain.
- Develop a rich foundation by whisking melted butter and granulated sugar until thoroughly integrated and slightly glossy.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly blending each one before adding the next. Incorporate vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Craft a dry ingredient blend by sifting flour, cocoa powder, and salt together, eliminating potential lumps and ensuring even distribution.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients gradually, folding gently until just combined. Avoid aggressive mixing to maintain a tender brownie texture.
- Enhance complexity by gently folding chocolate chips and chopped nuts throughout the batter, distributing evenly for consistent flavor and crunch.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, using a spatula to spread mixture uniformly and create an even surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted near the center reveals moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Allow brownies to cool completely within the pan, enabling proper setting and easier cutting.
- Slice into desired shapes, serving plain or accompanied by vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Soften butter slightly before melting to ensure smooth, even incorporation with sugar and eggs.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for deeper, richer chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to maintain similar texture.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to intensify chocolate notes without creating coffee flavor, creating more complex and robust taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg