The best brownies
Indulge in the best homemade brownies with this easy recipe featuring rich dark chocolate, brown sugar, and a hint of crunch from walnuts. Perfectly fudgy and deliciously decadent!
- 24 Apr 2025
- Cook time 35 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 8 Servings
- 8 Ingredients
Brownies are a universally loved dessert, known for their rich, fudgy texture and deep chocolate flavor. This recipe for the best brownies combines simple ingredients to create a treat that's both satisfying and incredibly easy to make. With a mix of dark chocolate, butter, and walnuts, these brownies promise to be a hit at any gathering or as an indulgent treat for yourself.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and dark chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt them together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler).
- Once the butter and chocolate mixture is smooth, add the brown sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Be sure to mix thoroughly to incorporate air which will help give the brownies their fudgy texture.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, dry cocoa powder, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). The brownies will continue to cook slightly as they cool.
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes. This will help them set and make them easier to cut.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious, fudgy brownies!
Tips:
- Make sure to melt the butter and dark chocolate together slowly to avoid burning the chocolate.
- Let the melted butter and chocolate cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent them from cooking in the warm mixture.
- Sift the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder) to ensure there are no lumps, resulting in a smoother batter.
- Take care not to overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the brownies tender.
- Fold the walnuts gently into the batter to distribute them evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Use parchment paper to line your baking dish for easy removal and cleaner edges.
- Check the brownies a few minutes before the end of the baking time by inserting a toothpick into the center; they are ready when it comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting to help them set and hold their shape better.
By following these steps and using high-quality ingredients, you can create the best brownies that are perfectly moist and rich in flavor. Whether you're sharing with friends or enjoying them alone, these brownies are sure to impress. Happy baking!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 110 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 410kcal | 21% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 9g | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 45g | 13% |
| Fiber 5g | 14% |
| Sugar 33g | 32% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 33g | 40% |
| Saturated 9g | 29% |
| Cholesterol 110mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 140ug | 15% |
| Choline 72mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 0.11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 0.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B9 40ug | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 0.19ug | 8% |
| Vitamin C 0.28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E 0.36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K 1.77ug | 1% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 100mg | 8% |
| Copper, Cu 0.60mg | 67% |
| Iron, Fe 3.87mg | 35% |
| Magnesium, Mg 100mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus, P 180mg | 14% |
| Potassium, K 260mg | 8% |
| Selenium, Se 9ug | 17% |
| Sodium, Na 100mg | 7% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.40mg | 13% |
| Water | |
| Water 18g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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