Ingredients
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Whisk in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips if using. Do not overmix.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the center is just set but still soft.
7. Let cool slightly before slicing for clean, gooey squares.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For extra gooey brownies, bake on the lower end of the time range.
Use high-quality cocoa powder or dark chocolate for best flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Brownies can be frozen individually for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg