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Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or chunks, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt salted butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals.
- Combine melted butter with granulated sugar and heat for another minute.
- Stir in cocoa powder and optional espresso powder until well mixed.
- Add eggs, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly.
- Gradually stir in all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or chunks if using.
- Pour batter into prepared dish, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top, and bake for 50 minutes.
- Allow brownies to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
Ensure the butter is melted but not bubbling to avoid cooking the eggs.
Using high-quality cocoa powder enhances the chocolate flavor.
Avoid overbaking to maintain a fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 65