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Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
Method
Preparing the Brownie Batter
- 1
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat until fully melted. Remove from heat.
- 2
Mix Sugars
Add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of light brown sugar to the melted butter. Stir until well combined.
- 3
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add 2 large eggs (one at a time) and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until smooth.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 5
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
Baking the Brownies
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 9
Bake the Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 10
Cool and Cut
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
