Best Easy Brownies Recipe

Rich, fudgy brownies with a crackly top and dense chocolate center are the ultimate family dessert indulgence. These classic chocolate squares satisfy every sweet tooth in the house.

Cook 55 min Difficulty NORMAL 290 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • unsalted butter 1 cup
  • semisweet chocolate chips 8 oz
  • granulated sugar 1.25 cups
  • eggs 3 pieces
  • all-purpose flour 0.75 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • unsweetened cocoa powder 0.25 cup
  • vanilla extract 1 tsp
  • salt 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 38 g 52%
Protein 4 g 6%
Fat 15 g 42%
Serving size 65g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.

  2. 2

    Melt the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips together in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid scorching, until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Whisk in the sugar into the slightly cooled chocolate-butter mixture until well blended. Next, add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each — this ensures a crackly top.

  4. 4

    Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing for a dense, fudgy texture.

  5. 5

    Stir in vanilla and pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 32–36 minutes until the top is crackly and a toothpick inserted at the edge comes out with moist crumbs (center will look fudgy).

  6. 6

    Cool the brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour. Lift out using the parchment, slice into squares, and serve.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this brownie recipe?
The core ingredients that define these brownies are semisweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter. The combination creates a rich, fudgy center and deep chocolate flavor, while the melted butter adds moistness and enhances the shiny, crackly top.
Q. What is essential for achieving the crackly top and dense middle in brownies?
Thoroughly whisking the sugar into the warm chocolate-butter mixture, and adding eggs one at a time, is crucial for forming the signature crackly crust and dense, moist center. Avoiding overmixing when folding in flour helps maintain fudginess.
Q. How can I prevent my brownies from becoming dry or cakey?
To prevent dryness or a cakey texture, make sure not to overbake—the brownies should be taken out when the edges are set but the center is still moist. Also, mix dry ingredients just until incorporated to preserve a dense, chewy consistency.
Q. How many calories and macros are in each serving of these brownies?
Each 65g serving contains about 290 kcal, 38g carbohydrates (52%), 4g protein (6%), and 15g fat (42%), making these brownies a decadent, energy-rich treat.
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