Fresh Brownie Recipe
Make Fresh 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 Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- 5
Incorporate Dry into Wet
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add-ins and Baking
- 6
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts into the batter.
- 7
Pour into Baking Pan
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- 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
- 9
Cool Brownies
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Cut and Serve
Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and serve them. Enjoy your fresh brownies!