Brownies
Explore the rich world of brownies, including fudgy, chewy, and cakey variations, and learn how to make each type perfectly.
Ingredients
Classic Brownie Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter Melted
- 2 cups Sugar You can mix white sugar and brown sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup All-purpose flour Shift or sift before measuring
- 1 cup Cocoa powder Use high quality
- 1 tsp Salt To balance flavors
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder Optional, for fudgy brownies
Blend Variations
- 1 cup Chopped nuts Walnuts or pecans as add-ins
- 1/2 cup Chocolate chips Add to enhance richness
- 1 cup Mint extract For mint chocolate brownies
- 1 cup Peanut butter For peanut butter swirl brownies
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in any additional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Experiment with add-ins like caramel bits or sea salt on top for enhanced flavors. Avoid overbaking to ensure the perfect texture.