Description
Delicious and indulgent brownies with a rich chocolate flavor and a crackly top, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler until smooth.
- Whisk the sugar into the warm chocolate mixture, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add the flour and cocoa powder, folding gently until no flour pockets remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut oil for butter. You can also add nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, chocolate, fudgy, family recipe