Brownie (no Ice Cream/toppings) Recipe

Brownie Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the brownies bake evenly.

2. 2

   Prepare the Pan

   Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.

3. 3

   Melt the Butter

   In a medium saucepan, melt the 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat once melted and let cool slightly.

4. 4

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of granulated sugar and the 4 large eggs until well combined and slightly frothy.

5. 5

   Add Butter and Vanilla

   Once the melted butter has cooled, add it to the sugar and egg mixture along with the 2 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.

6. 6

   Combine Dry Ingredients

   In another bowl, sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of baking powder.

7. 7

   Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

8. 8

   Pour into Pan

   Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

9. 9

   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.

10. 10

    Cool and Cut

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.