Here’s a simple and delicious Homemade Chocolate Brownies recipe that delivers fudgy, rich brownies with a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor. You can whip these up in no time and enjoy a warm, indulgent treat!
Homemade Chocolate Brownies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 8 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate (chopped or in chips)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly butter it.
- Melt the Butter and Chocolate: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together, stirring occasionally until smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the slightly cooled chocolate-butter mixture into the bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: If you’re using walnuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the brownie batter.
- Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. For fudgy brownies, don’t overbake.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!
These Homemade Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. Whether you enjoy them plain, with a scoop of ice cream, or topped with whipped cream, they’re sure to be a hit! Enjoy!