Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 1/2 cup
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix well until smooth.
- Step 3: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- To keep brownies extra fudgy, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a warm, gooey treat, microwave a brownie square for 10-15 seconds before serving.
- Serve brownies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an irresistible dessert.
- For intensely chocolatey brownies, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder; it's darker and less acidic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American