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Deep Dish Brownies
Deep Dish Brownies are a classic American dessert known for their thick, fudgy center and slightly crisp edges. Popularized in mid-20th century home kitchens, brownies became a staple thanks to pantry-friendly ingredients like cocoa powder and chocolate chips. This deep-dish version bakes in a square pan for extra height and richness, delivering a dense, chocolate-forward bite in every square. The addition of semi-sweet or peanut butter chips adds bursts of flavor, making these brownies especially indulgent and satisfying for chocolate lovers seeking a hearty, bake-from-scratch treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup butter (melted)
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Hershey’s cocoa
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ( or peanut butter chips)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease an 8x8-inch square pan.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

  • Blend melted butter, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
  • Add eggs and mix thoroughly.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry mixture to the egg mixture and blend well.

Step 4: Add Chips

  • Stir in chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.

Step 5: Bake

  • Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until brownies begin pulling away from the sides of the pan.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

  • Allow brownies to cool before cutting into squares and serving.

Tips

  • Use dark cocoa for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
  • Swirl cream cheese into the batter for a marbled effect.
  • Substitute brown sugar for half the white sugar for deeper flavor.
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking.
  • Slightly underbake for extra fudgy brownies.
  • Let brownies chill for cleaner cuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 420IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.8mg
Keyword bake from scratch, brownies, chocolate dessert, classic recipe, comfort food, deep dish, fudgy, vintage baking
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