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.
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
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture
- Use brown sugar for a deeper, molasses-like flavor
- Top with powdered sugar or a chocolate glaze once cooled
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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