Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder for enhanced chocolate flavor
- Consider drizzling with high-quality dark chocolate for extra decadence
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter: In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Let it cool slightly after melting.
- Create the chocolate mix: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Gradually whisk in the melted butter.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Cool completely before cutting. Optionally, drizzle with melted dark chocolate for an added decadent touch.
Notes
- Ensure not to overbake for fudgy, dense brownies.
- For additional flavor, incorporate chopped nuts or swirl in peanut butter or caramel.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (about 85g)
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
