Description
This quick and easy brownie recipe is perfect for a moist and fudgy treat that can be whipped up in one bowl in just minutes and baked in about 20 minutes. It's a crowd-pleaser with rich chocolate flavor and the option to add walnuts for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
Toppings
- ½ cup walnut halves
- Baking spray for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the required ingredients to ensure you have everything ready before starting.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the white sugar, all-purpose flour, melted butter, eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until the batter is fully combined and smooth.
- Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour and spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Add Toppings: Decorate the top of the batter with walnut halves evenly distributed for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake until the top is crinkled and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. This typically takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Cool: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This cooling step takes about 2 to 3 hours and is crucial for clean slicing.
- Serve: Once cooled, slice into 16 squares and enjoy your delicious brownies.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, add 1 teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- Swap walnuts with pecans or hazelnuts as preferred.
- Try swirling a few spoonfuls of peanut butter into the batter before baking for a sweet and salty variation.
- Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before slicing to get clean cuts and the best texture.
- The ingredient measurements in the video may differ; follow this written recipe for tested accuracy.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
