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Best Brownie Recipe Ever

Indulge in the Best Brownie Recipe Ever, delivering a fudgy texture and rich chocolate flavor that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted) Can be substituted with margarine or a plant-based option.
  • 1 cup 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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, melt the butter until it’s completely liquid.
  3. Stir in the sugar into the melted butter until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and shiny.
  4. Sift the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet ingredients. Gently fold until just combined.
  5. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish and pour the brownie mixture into it, spreading it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out slightly crumbly.
  2. Let the brownies cool in the dish for at least 10 minutes before cutting them into squares.

Notes

If desired, add chocolate chips or nuts as variations. Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature or freeze for up to three months.