The Best Tasty Brownies Recipe
My favorite chocolate-based desserts and it’s because they are thick and rich. They’re remarkable enough that you want to try them first before anything else on the table. Each square is loaded with deep cocoa flavor, balanced with just the right amount of sweetness so it never feels overwhelming. The butter gives them a melt-in-your-mouth richness, while the chocolate chips scattered through the batter melt into gooey pockets that surprise you in the best way. A well-made brownies is something I think everyone must try at least once. When you do, you’d understand why those who are crazy about brownies feel the way they do. And this brownies recipe would definitely introduce you to making some of fudgiest brownies ever.
Interestingly, these fudgy brownies are not difficult to make even for a first-timer, the steps are easy to follow and the ingredients are not anything more that what you’re used to. Unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla, flour and salt, plus a handful of chocolate chips, those are primarily what you need to make really nice brownies you can enjoy at home, at a party or anywhere at all.
Even when you’re not the one making them, the smell alone is enough to make you hover around the kitchen. That warm, chocolate aroma drifting from the oven is like a signal to everyone in the house. By the time they’ve cooled just enough to slice, there’s no resisting. The first bite is always the best: warm, gooey chocolate mingling with that slightly crisp top. But somehow the second and third taste even better, like you’ve found the exact dessert you didn’t know you were craving.
The brownies recipe I use to achieve the best result just under 50 minutes is below. You can follow it and you would keep coming back to it.
Homemade Tasty Brownie Recipe
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- Electric mixer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 sticks unsalted butter 12 tablespoons, plus more for greasing the pan
- 2 cups sugar 400g
- 4 large eggs 240g
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 60g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5g
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 160g
- 1 teaspoon salt 5g
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 250g
- Optional: nuts dried fruit, or other mix-ins of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease the 9x13 inch baking dish with butter and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, melt the butter and sugar in the microwave or on the stovetop. Once melted, let cool slightly.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and any optional mix-ins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
