Homemade Brownies Recipe
Make Homemade Brownies 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) to ensure it's ready for baking.
- 2
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mixing the Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- 4
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 5
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add the melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Add Optional Add-ins
If desired, fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts into the brownie batter.
Baking
- 8
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- 9
Bake the Brownies
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
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares.
