Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 30-second intervals until fully melted. Let cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk the sugar into the melted butter until well combined.
- 4
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 5
In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- 6
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined - don't overmix.
- 7
Fold in half of the chocolate chips, reserving the rest for topping.
- 8
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- 9
Bake for 23-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 10
Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into 16 squares.
Chef's Note
"These are my go-to brownies when I need that perfect fudgy texture - crispy edges with an irresistibly gooey center. Don't overbake them; they'll continue firming up as they cool, and trust me, slightly underdone is exactly what you want here."
