Description
Indulge in the ultimate fudgy brownies that melt in your mouth—perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying solo. This easy-to-make recipe features rich chocolate flavor, a gooey center, and a delicate crust, making these brownies an irresistible treat for any occasion. Elevate your Valentine’s Day dessert game and impress everyone with these decadent delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup melted butter (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
- In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, flour, and salt.
- Add eggs one at a time to the melted butter, then stir in vanilla.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Optionally, fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg