Description
This one pot brownie recipe delivers incredibly fudgy, chocolate-rich brownies with minimal mess. Ideal for a quick dessert fix, these brownies combine simplicity with mouthwatering flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g), melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (35g)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
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- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Melt Butter: In a large, oven-safe pot, melt the butter over low heat.
- Mix Sugar: Stir in the granulated sugar with the melted butter, then remove the pot from heat.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing for the best texture.
- Optional Add-Ins: Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pot or baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Fudgy Tip: For extra fudgy brownies, consider slightly underbaking by a minute or two.
- Flavor Boost: Add a pinch of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
- Storage: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 228kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g