Classic Brownies
These classic brownies are soft and fudgy while not being too sweet or so soft they fall apart. They taste fantastic just sprinkled with powdered sugar, or top them with a simple chocolate frosting. This brownie recipe will be your new favorite!
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Servings: 30 brownies
Calories: 127kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces dark chocolate
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Line 13x9 baking pan with parchment paper. Grease parchment paper and the rest of the pan, then set aside.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler or heavy saucepan over low heat until chocolate mostly melts. Remove from heat and stir until melted.6 ounces dark chocolate, 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add chocolate and butter to mixing bowl, then slowly add sugar while mixing.2 cups sugar
- Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and mix until combined. Repeat with salt and baking powder. Add flour, mixing gently with spatula until just combined.4 eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/4 cups flour
- Add batter to baking pan, then bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until cake tester comes out clean.
- Cool for 2 hours before removing from the pan. Cut into squares and store in a tightly sealed container on the counter for up to two days or in the freezer for a month.
Notes
- These brownies are great for cutting into various shapes. They are thick enough to hold together while being soft enough to cut through easily. Dust with powdered sugar for a simple and delicious finish or frost with your favorite chocolate buttercream.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g
This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.