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Homemade Fudgy Brownies from Scratch

Brownies
These classic homemade brownies bring back the warm, comforting taste of traditional American baking. With simple ingredients like sugar, flour, and melted unsweetened chocolate, these brownies are rich, dense, and fudgy. The recipe reflects a timeless, straightforward approach to baking, using pantry staples and a few easy steps. Loved for their deep chocolate flavor and perfect texture, these brownies are ideal for everything from casual snacks to celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • 2 eggs (unbeaten)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 oz unsweetened chocolate (melted)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

  • Add melted butter, unbeaten eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.

Step 4: Add Chocolate

  • Stir in melted unsweetened chocolate.

Step 5: Bake

  • Pour the batter into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Tips

  • Substitute half the melted butter with oil for a slightly chewier brownie.
  • Add chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) for texture.
  • Stir in chocolate chips for extra richness.
  • Add a pinch of espresso powder to intensify chocolate flavor.
  • Dust with powdered sugar after baking for a classic finish.
  • Mix in a swirl of peanut butter for a fun variation.
  • Add a teaspoon of cinnamon for a warm flavor twist.
  • Bake slightly less for fudgier brownies, slightly more for cakier brownies.
  • Line the pan with parchment for easier removal.
  • Cool completely before cutting for clean slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2.7gFat: 10.5gSaturated Fat: 6.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 210IUCalcium: 21mgIron: 1.2mg
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