Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Follow This Simple Recipe To Bake Chocolate Brownies

To make chocolate brownies, mix the dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine them and add optional chocolate chips and nuts. Bake the batter in a greased pan for 25-30 minutes at 350 F. Let them cool before cutting and serving.

To make chocolate brownies at home, start by preheating the oven and preparing an 8x8 inch baking pan. Mix the dry ingredients, including flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix. Fold in optional chocolate chips and nuts for added texture. Pour the batter into the pan and bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes. Let the brownies cool before cutting them into squares. Enjoy them plain or with ice cream.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (150g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/2 cup (50g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C). Grease an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.

3. Prepare Wet Ingredients:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in dense brownies.

5. Fold in Add-ins :

• If using, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts. These add extra texture and flavor but are optional.

6. Pour Batter into Pan:

• Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

7. Bake:

• Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached (not completely clean). The baking time may vary depending on your oven and the thickness of the brownies.

8. Cool and Serve:

• Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Tips:

• For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake them and let them set as they cool.
• For cakier brownies, add an extra egg to the batter.
• Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze them for longer storage.