From Scratch Brownies Recipe
The From Scratch Brownies Recipe is pure homemade comfort food. It brings rich chocolate flavor and soft texture together.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking pan with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and helps easy removal.
Melt the butter
- Melt butter fully. Let it cool slightly before mixing. Hot butter can cook the eggs.
Mix sugar and butter
- Add sugar to butter. Whisk until smooth and glossy. Texture should look creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla
- Crack eggs into the bowl. Add vanilla extract. Whisk gently until fully combined.
Add dry ingredients
- Add cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder. Mix slowly to avoid lumps.
Fold chocolate chips
- Add chocolate chips. Fold gently with spatula. Spread evenly in batter.
Pour batter
- Pour batter into baking pan. Spread evenly using spatula. Smooth the surface gently.
Bake brownies
- Bake for 23 to 25 minutes. Center should look set but soft.
Cool completely
- Remove from oven. Let brownies cool fully before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use dark cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Add walnuts for crunchy texture.
- Add peanut butter swirls for extra richness.
- Use brown sugar for chewy brownies.
- Add espresso powder for stronger chocolate taste.
- Bake less time for fudgy texture.
- Bake more time for cake texture.
- Use parchment paper for clean cuts.
- Let brownies cool before slicing.