Description
Elevate your dessert game with these homemade brownies that outshine any box mix. This recipe delivers fudgy, rich, and intensely chocolatey brownies using a handful of simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick treat or an impressive crowd-pleaser, these brownies are your new go-to easy dessert recipe that’s both delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (Melted 115 g)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs (At room temperature)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (Sifted for a smoother batter)
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour (Sifted)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Baking powder
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Sift the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder (and espresso powder, if using) into the wet mixture.
- Gently fold until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the brownies fudgy.
- If desired, fold in the chocolate chips.
Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Do not overbake to ensure a fudgy texture.
Cool and Serve:
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack.
- Lift the brownies out using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares.
Notes
- For extra fudginess, slightly underbake by a couple of minutes and let carryover cooking finish the process.
- Using quality cocoa powder makes a significant difference in flavor.
- A pinch of instant espresso powder (optional) intensifies the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Enjoy your Better Than Box Mix Brownies—a go-to dessert that’s both easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
