Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 250 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 25 g cocoa powder
- 1/4 salt
- 100 g chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 20cm x 20cm (8x8 inches) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides for easy removal.
- Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and chop the unsalted butter into chunks. Place them in a heatproof bowl and melt them together. You can do this by either microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, or by using a double boiler on the stovetop. Once melted, let it cool for a few minutes.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, and whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you want the batter to be just combined.
- If you're adding chopped nuts, fold them into the batter.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
- Once done, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This helps them set properly and develop a fudgy texture.
- Once the brownies are completely cool, use the parchment paper overhangs to lift them out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board and cut into squares or rectangles as desired.Enjoy your homemade chocolate brownies! You can dust them with powdered sugar or serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition Facts
Best Ever Chocolate Brownies
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
451
% Daily Value*
Fat
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
26
mg
1
%
Potassium
259
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
30
g
33
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
456
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
40
mg
4
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.