Jun 09 2026

Brownie Recipe

Time45m
Serves9

Make Brownie Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Optional Mix-ins

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Melt the Butter

    In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.

  2. 4

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In the saucepan with melted butter, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.

  3. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  4. 6

    Add Optional Mix-ins

    If desired, fold in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts into the batter.

Baking

  1. 7

    Pour and Spread

    Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

  2. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Cooling and Serving

  1. 9

    Cool the Brownies

    Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  2. 10

    Cut and Serve

    Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and serve. Enjoy!

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