Description
A simple and delicious brownie recipe using just five ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar (420 grams)
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup salted butter, melted (226 grams)
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder (62 grams)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (98 grams)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grab a metal 9×9 baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the sugar and eggs. Beat them together with an electric mixer on high speed for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Next, whisk in the melted butter and the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold these dry ingredients into the wet ones until you form a thick batter.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the oven for 33 to 38 minutes.
- Allow your brownies to cool for at least an hour before slicing.
Notes
For an even more chocolatey experience, stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips at the end of mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: brownies, easy dessert, chocolate dessert, quick recipes, nostalgic recipes