Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey—perfect for dessert, snacks, or sharing. This is a classic homemade brownie recipe that’s easy and reliable.
🍫 Classic Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for slightly cakey brownies)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. Melt Butter
- Melt butter and let it cool slightly.
- Stir in sugar until well combined.
3. Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold into wet mixture just until combined.
5. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
6. Cool & Serve
- Let brownies cool before cutting for clean slices.
Tips for Perfect Brownies
- Fudgy: Bake closer to 20 minutes.
- Cakey: Add baking powder and bake closer to 25 minutes.
- Don’t overmix once flour is added.
- Brownies firm up as they cool.
Optional Add-Ins
- Chocolate chips or chunks
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Swirl in cream cheese or peanut butter
These chocolate brownies are simple, rich, and always a hit.
If you’d like, I can also share a super fudgy version, a one-bowl brownie, or a brownie with frosting—just tell me which one you want!
