Brownie Recipe
Make Brownie 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 reaches the correct temperature before baking.
- 2
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and baking powder until well mixed.
- 4
Melt 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 and 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 until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Add Optional Ingredients
Fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts if desired.
Baking
- 8
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- 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
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cut into squares and serve.