Description
Treat yourself and your loved ones to these velvety, fudgy brownies that are a chocolate lover’s dream. With a rich, gooey center and a perfectly crisp top, these brownies elevate any occasion into a celebration of sweetness. Simple to prepare and made with pantry staples, they’re ideal for sharing on Valentine’s Day or any special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and mix in the sugar until fully combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually stir this dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg