Description
These homemade chocolate fudge brownies are rich, moist, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Perfectly fudgy with a deep chocolate flavor, they bake up in just 30 minutes and are ideal for satisfying any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir these together until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently with a wooden spoon just until all ingredients are incorporated; avoid overmixing to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared 8×8 pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving. Optionally, frost or dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a fudgy texture.
- For even richer brownies, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Letting the brownies cool completely ensures cleaner cuts.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.