Simply Perfect Brownies from Scratch
Gooey, fudgy brownies, with the deepest, darkest, most intense chocolate flavor EVER! Easy, one-bowl recipe, from scratch, pantry staples, no mixer needed.
Servings: 16
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter (2 1/2 sticks)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, mist a 9x9-inch or 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray, and line it with a sheet of parchment.
- Place the sugar, cocoa, and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl,* and microwave in one-minute increments, stirring, until the butter is completely melted and the mixture feels quite hot to the touch (approximately 3 to 4 minutes).
- Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition.
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just a few streaks remain.
- Stir in about 2/3 of the chocolate chips and vanilla, and transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top , and bake until set around the edges but still soft towards the middle (approximately 25 to 35 minutes).
- Cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a cutting board and cut into squares.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Alice Medrich's Best Cocoa Brownies.
*1/22/2016 Update: This recipe has been edited slightly, for ease of use. Butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt may also be heated over a double-boiler.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg