Here’s a recipe for old-fashioned chocolate brownies—rich, fudgy, and simple, just like the classic treats from back in the day. 🍫
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prep the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper
2. Melt Butter and Sugar
- Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave
- Stir in sugar until well combined
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Let the mixture cool slightly
- Beat in eggs one at a time
- Add vanilla extract
4. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture
- Mix until just combined (don’t overmix)
5. Add Extras
- Stir in nuts or chocolate chips if using
6. Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan
- Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay for fudgy brownies)
7. Cool and Serve
- Let brownies cool completely before cutting for clean squares
- Serve as is or dust with powdered sugar
💡 Old-Fashioned Brownie Tips
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake by a couple of minutes
- For cakier brownies, add an extra egg
- Avoid overmixing once the flour is added to keep them tender
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