Chocolate Chip Brownies
Rich, fudgy delights that satisfy every sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter Melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Such as walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Greasing the baking pan or lining it with parchment paper ensures easy removal of the brownies once they’re baked.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk them together until fully blended. The mixture should appear smooth and glossy, releasing an inviting aroma.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract. Continue whisking until everything is well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix; you want the batter to remain rich and dense.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. A few seconds in the microwave brings back their warm, gooey texture, perfect for a late-night snack or a midday pick-me-up.