Description
Indulge in these decadent Better Than Box Mix Brownies that are rich, fudgy, and incredibly satisfying. This homemade brownie recipe is a step above the rest, delivering a deep chocolate flavor and a perfect balance of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
For the brownies:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisk until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, smooth the top, and bake for 28–32 minutes until set. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For extra gooey brownies, slightly underbake and cool before cutting.
- Enhance flavor with espresso powder or swirl in peanut butter, caramel, or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
