All-time Favorite Chocolate Brownie!!!

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
Serves: Approximately 12-16 brownie squares

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• Optional: Chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans (about 1/2 cup)

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar until well combined.

• Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

• If desired, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts.

• Pour the batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly.

• Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

• Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

• Serve and enjoy!

• You can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar on top of the brownies for extra indulgence.

Enjoy your homemade chocolate brownies!