Chocolate Brownies at Home

Sweet, tasty chocolate brownies—just like the bakery, but at home! Try this recipe for a better experience with simple, easy steps.

Ingredients

For the brownies:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (or vegetable oil)

• 1 ½ cups sugar (or honey/maple syrup)

• 3 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chocolate chips

• ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)

Before We Start:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

• Melt butter for easier mixing.

Instructions

Mix Liquid Ingredients

Step 1: Take a bowl, add 1 cup melted butter or vegetable oil and 1 ½ cups sugar. Whisk until smooth.
Step 2: Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Then, add vanilla essence (extract) and mix well.

Mix Dry Ingredients

Step 3: Place a sieve over the bowl to sift the dry ingredients, ensuring no lumps form. Add ¾ cup cocoa powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp baking powder.
Step 4: Gently mix until well combined (don’t overmix; let it flow like a ribbon).
Step 5: Add chocolate chips or nuts if desired, and fold them into the batter.

Bake the Brownies

Step 6: Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and tap to remove air bubbles.
Step 7: Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes (or place the pan over a skillet on low-medium heat with a covered lid to trap steam). Bake until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
Step 8: Let it cool for 10 minutes, then transfer it out to cool completely. Set for 5 minutes, pour melted chocolate over it, and serve. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and decorate with chocolate ganache.

Serve

How to Serve Brownies

• Platter/Plates: Choose ones that suit desserts.

• Topping: Swirl chocolate or caramel.

• Sprinkle: Choco chips or multi-sprinkles.

• Extra: Linen napkins and gold cutlery (if available).

What Goes Best with Brownies?

• Toppings: Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, fresh berries, salted caramel drizzle, chocolate ganache, chocolate nuts.

• Drinks: Flavored milk, coffee, hot chocolate, vanilla or caramel latte.

Recipes Related to Brownies

How to Make Fudgy Brownies?

For extra fudgy brownies:

• 1 cup melted butter

• 1 ½ cups sugar

• ¾ cup cocoa powder

• 3 eggs

• ½ cup flour

• ½ tsp salt

How?

1. In a bowl, add melted butter, sugar, and cocoa. Mix well.

2. Add eggs one by one, whisking after each.

3. Add flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix gently.

4. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 30 minutes.

How to Make Chewy Brownies?

To get a chewy texture:

• Use more sugar (brown sugar works best).

• Add an extra egg yolk.

• Use melted butter instead of oil.

• Bake at a lower heat (325°F/163°C) for a longer time.

How to Make Gooey Brownies?

For gooey brownies:

• Reduce flour to ⅓ cup.

• Use more butter and bake for a shorter time.

• Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 25 minutes, checking for a soft center.

Ingredients & Toppings for Brownies

Basic Ingredients:

• Butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa, flour, salt, baking powder, vanilla extract.

Topping Ideas:

• Chocolate ganache

• Nuts & caramel

• Oreo or cookies

• Marshmallow swirl

Conclusion

For a brownie, take a bowl and add melted butter (or vegetable oil) and sugar. Whisk until smooth. Add 3 eggs, one at a time—whisk after each addition. Then, add vanilla extract and whisk well.

Place a sieve over the bowl and sift in the dry ingredients: cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix gently until combined (don’t overmix). If using, add chocolate chips or nuts and fold them into the batter.

Pour the batter into a baking dish or greased pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the edges are set, and the center is soft but baked. Once done, remove the brownie dish and let it cool for a few minutes.

Pour melted chocolate over the brownies, sprinkle chocolate chips, or decorate with ganache. Serve and enjoy!

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• Hot Chocolate at Home

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