Brownies Recipe
Make 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 reaches the right temperature for baking.
- 2
Prepare the Baking Dish
Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mixing the Batter
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- 5
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Add Optional Ingredients
If using, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts into the brownie batter.
Baking
- 8
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 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 let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.