Description
Why make a box mix brownies when you can easily whip up these ‘Better Than Box Mix’ brownies at home? With simple ingredients and a quick recipe, these brownies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Brownie Batter:
- 1 cup (226 g) salted butter
- 2 cups (396 g) granulated white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups (105 g) unsweetened cocoa powder or black cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (280 g) chocolate chips (preferably Ghiradelli baking chips)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Spray with non-stick spray.
- Melt butter and sugar: In a small pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Do not boil.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the butter/sugar mixture into a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Combine both mixtures.
- Add flour and chocolate chips: Stir in flour and chocolate chips until evenly mixed.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan, then lift brownies out using parchment overhang. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to a week.
- Use a plastic knife for clean cuts.
- Squeeze out extra air before freezing for up to 3 months.
- Enjoy brownies alone or with ice cream and fudge.
- Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
