Ingredients:
1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter (12 tablespoons), plus more for greasing the pan 🥖
2 cups of sugar 🍮
4 large eggs 🥚
1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 💧
1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour 🌾
1 teaspoon of salt 💸
1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫
Optional: chopped nuts or espresso powder for added flavor 🌰
Preparation Steps:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper 📦
2️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cocoa powder 🌾
3️⃣ In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy 🎂
4️⃣ Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract 🥚
5️⃣ Gradually mix in the flour mixture, then stir in chocolate chips 🍫
6️⃣ Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top 📋
7️⃣ Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs 🍪
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Notes and Tips:
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor 🍫
Don't overbake; gooey brownies are all about the texture 🤤
If using nuts or espresso powder, fold them into the batter after step 5️⃣
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares 📦
