Chocolate 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) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave or on the stovetop until completely melted. Allow it to cool slightly.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- 4
Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, large eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Adding Optional Ingredients
- 6
Add Chocolate Chips and Walnuts
If desired, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts into the brownie batter until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Brownies
Pour the 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.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.