Description
These Homemade Chocolate Brownies deliver the rich, fudgy flavor and glossy crackle-top of your favorite boxed mix—only better. Intensely chocolatey with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re the ultimate indulgence. Keywords: homemade brownies, crackle top brownies, fudgy chocolate brownies, better than boxed brownies, classic brownie recipe
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter
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2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or grease well.
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Melt Butter and Mix Base:
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In a large saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt butter.
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Whisk in sugar while butter is still warm to help create the crackle top.
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Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix until smooth and glossy.
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Add Dry Ingredients:
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Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
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Bake:
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
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Let cool in pan before slicing for clean edges.
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Notes
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For an extra-rich texture, substitute half the butter with melted dark chocolate.
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Do not overmix once flour is added—this keeps brownies tender.
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For clean cuts, chill before slicing and use a hot knife.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American