Classic Chocolate Brownies

 Classic Chocolate Brownies

Brownies are a rich, chocolatey dessert with a dense, moist interior and a slightly crisp top. Made with cocoa, butter, and eggs, they deliver deep chocolate flavor in every bite. Depending on baking time, brownies can range from fudgy to chewy, making them a timeless favorite for all ages.

Cook Time25 minutes

Total Time minutes

40 minutes

CourseDessert / Baked Goods

Servings4

Ingredients

• ¼ cup (55 g) unsalted butter
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp (20 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp baking powder (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven

• Preheat to 175°C / 350°F.
• Line a 15 × 15 cm (6 × 6 inch) pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Melt butter

• Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.

Mix wet ingredients

• In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined.
  Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.

Add dry ingredients

• Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder (if using).

Combine gently]

• Fold everything together until just combined. Do not overmix.

Add extras (optional)

• Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.

Bake

• Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 18–22 minutes.

Cool & serve

• Let brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into portions.

Small Notes :

• Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender.
• Slightly underbaking gives a fudgier texture.
• Let brownies cool completely before cutting for clean edges.
• Add nuts, chocolate chips, or swirl with peanut butter for variation.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.