Easy Dark Chocolate Brownie Recipe
Servings 16 Brownies
Calories 195kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 oz dark chocolate (70%+ cacao) chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Eggs Large
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chopped dark chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. The batter should look glossy.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined — do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 22–25 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into 16 squares. For clean cuts, refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
-For fudgier brownies, pull them out at 22 minutes — they'll firm up as they cool. For cakier brownies, bake the full 25 minutes.
-Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.