Description
Sink your teeth into the richest, fudgiest From Scratch Brownies you’ll ever taste—perfect for easy desserts, quick baking, or satisfying that deep chocolate craving. These brownies are everything a homemade treat should be: gooey centers, crisp tops, and melty chocolate chunks in every bite. Whether you’re searching for easy dessert ideas, decadent food ideas, or a timeless chocolate fix, this recipe is sure to impress and disappear fast. Ideal for gifting, sharing, or indulging solo—these are the brownies you’ve been waiting for.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in oil, sugars, and cocoa powder. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into wet ingredients.
4. Stir in chocolate chunks and optional nuts.
5. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment and grease lightly.
6. Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly. Top with extra chocolate if desired.
7. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Cool completely in the pan, then lift out and slice.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chunks for deeper flavor and richness.
Let the brownies cool completely before slicing for clean, fudgy squares.
Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg