Brownie Recipe
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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). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Mixing
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1.5 cups of granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/2 tsp of baking powder until well combined.
- 4
Blend Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 3 large eggs, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and 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 and serving.
