Easy Brownie Recipe
These easy brownies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers, offering a fudgy, rich, and moist texture with a crackly top. Perfect for enjoying warm with a scoop of ice cream or packed for an outdoor adventure, this recipe is straightforward and guarantees delicious results every time.
Equipment
- 9 × 9-inch baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
- 16 ounces 2½ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 4 large eggs
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 3 tablespoons extra-light olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder not Dutch-processed
- 1½ teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 × 9-inch baking dish, line it with parchment paper, and lightly butter the paper to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: Over low heat, combine the butter and 2 cups of the chocolate chips in a medium saucepan. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Remove from the heat and let it cool for about 15 minutes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, instant coffee granules, oil, and vanilla extract until combined. Gradually pour in the cooled chocolate mixture, whisking until fully incorporated. Set aside.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Stir just until everything is evenly combined—avoid overmixing.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips over the top for extra decadence.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 35 to 37 minutes if you prefer fudgy brownies, or closer to 40 minutes for softer, cake-like brownies. Test the center with a knife or toothpick; for fudgy brownies, it should come out with some moist crumbs, while soft brownies will leave just a slight residue.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool until they are nearly room temperature. Once cooled, cut them into squares and serve.
Notes
- Storage Tip: After the brownies have cooled, wrap them in plastic or store them in an airtight container. They’ll stay moist and fresh for up to 5 days.
- For a unique twist, try adding nuts, caramel, or peanut butter to the batter before baking.
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