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Homemade Brownies Recipe

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Delicious homemade brownies with a rich, fudgy texture, made from scratch using simple ingredients like butter, sugars, eggs, cocoa powder, and flour. Perfectly baked to achieve a moist and chocolaty treat ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  2. Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
  3. Mix Sugars and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Stir them together thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the sugar-butter mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to remove lumps and evenly distribute the cocoa and salt.
  6. Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the brownies tender.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, indicating fudgy brownies.
  8. Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving. This helps them set and maintain their texture.

Notes

  • For gooier brownies, bake closer to 20 minutes; for more cake-like, bake up to 25 minutes.
  • To prevent dryness, avoid overbaking and test doneness with a toothpick.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies from the pan.
  • Brown sugar adds moisture and depth of flavor; substituting it might change texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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