These Homemade Brownies are perfectly fudgy in the center with crackly tops and chewy edges. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re easy to whip up and taste better than any box mix — perfect for parties, dessert, or a sweet craving fix.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
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Total Time: 40 minutes
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Servings: 12 brownies
🍳 Equipment
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Mixing bowls
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Whisk
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8×8-inch baking pan
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Parchment paper
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Measuring cups & spoons
🥘 Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp baking powder (optional, for cakier brownies)
📝 Ingredient Notes
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Butter: Melted butter gives brownies a fudgy texture.
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Cocoa powder: Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa.
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Eggs: Room temperature helps create a smooth batter.
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix wet ingredients
Whisk melted butter and sugar until glossy.
Add eggs and vanilla; whisk well.
3. Add dry ingredients
Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder (if using).
Mix just until combined.
4. Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
5. Cool
Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per brownie)
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Calories: 210
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Protein: 3g
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Carbs: 28g
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Fat: 10g
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra fudgy: Underbake slightly (25 minutes).
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Walnut brownies: Add ½ cup chopped nuts.
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Chocolate chips: Fold in ½ cup semi-sweet chips.
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Crinkle top: Whisk sugar and eggs vigorously for 1 minute.
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Storage: Keep airtight up to 4 days.
