Description
Indulge in these rich and fudgy Cocoa Powder Brownies that are simple to make yet utterly delicious. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings!
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, bake for around 20 minutes.
- Enhance with chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
