Description
Rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey, these Easy Brownies come together with simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep. Perfect for a quick dessert that never disappoints.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder (if using). Gently fold until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or sea salt for extra flavor.
- Swirl in peanut butter, caramel, or cream cheese before baking.
- Use espresso powder to enhance chocolate depth.
- Reduce flour slightly or underbake for fudgier brownies.
- Freeze individually wrapped brownies for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
