Ya’ll, let’s talk about something that brings a smile to every face: brownies! These beauties are a chocolate lover’s dream come true. A warm, fudgy homemade brownie right out of the oven is all you need after a long day. So, roll up your sleeves and let’s whip up the best homemade brownies that will have everyone coming back for seconds—even thirds!
Best Homemade Brownies
Before we dive into that rich chocolate goodness, let’s get a good look at the star of the show.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended!)
Instructions
- Preheat that oven to 350°F (175°C). We want it nice and toasty when those brownies hit the pan.
- Grab a medium saucepan and melt the butter over low heat. Once it’s melted, take it off the heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix it up real good!
- Next, sprinkle in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until everything is just combined. Don’t over-mix—no one likes tough brownies!
- If you’re feeling extra, toss in those chocolate chips. This is where the magic happens!
- Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly and get ready for some deliciousness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on them—stick a toothpick in the center; if it comes out with a few moist crumbs, they’re done!
- Let those brownies cool in the pan for a bit before cutting them up. Trust me, the wait is worth it.
Now that you’ve got these homemade brownies ready to go, gather your folks, serve them up warm with a scoop of ice cream, and watch their smiles light up the room. You just made dessert magic happen!
