Description
These Better Than Box Mix Brownies are rich, fudgy, and irresistibly chocolatey—way better than store-bought! Made with simple ingredients like butter, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, they deliver the perfect chewy texture with a deep chocolate flavor. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just need a quick sweet treat, this homemade brownie recipe will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Salted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Large eggs
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (or black cocoa powder)
- Salt
- Baking powder
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Chocolate chips (Ghirardelli recommended)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
- Melt the butter in a small pot over medium-low heat. Stir in the sugar and cook for 1-2 minutes until dissolved, stirring constantly. Do not let it boil.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer for 1 minute.
- Combine mixtures: Stir the melted butter-sugar mixture into the egg mixture until well blended.
- Add dry ingredients: Gently fold in the flour and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and cut: Let the brownies cool completely before lifting them out of the pan and slicing.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them and avoid overmixing.
- Use Dutch-process cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- To get that shiny, crackly top, ensure the sugar fully dissolves in the melted butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
