Description
Experience the ultimate chocolate delight with these fudgy homemade brownies. Perfect for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day, these rich, gooey treats will impress your loved ones or satisfy your cravings during a cozy night in. With a shiny top and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, each bite is a celebration of chocolatey goodness that’s easy to whip up.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Let the mixture cool slightly before whisking in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Sift flour into the mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow cooling before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (about 40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg