Easy Chocolate Brownies
Delightful homemade brownies that are rich, gooey, and easy to make, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g unsalted butter 1 3/4 US sticks
- 200 g dark chocolate chips (7 oz) (Note 1)
- 1 cup brown sugar loosely packed (175g)
- 3 pieces eggs lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain flour (75g)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (30g)
- 1 pinch salt
- 180 g dark chocolate block/bar optional
- 1.5 cups roughly chopped walnuts or other nuts
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F (160°C fan forced).
- Spray a 20cm / 8" square tin with oil, and line it with baking or parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine the butter and chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second bursts until melted (it usually takes about 1 minute and 30 seconds). Stir until smooth.
Mixing
- Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Then, add the lightly beaten eggs and mix until everything is smooth and molten.
- Gently fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- If using, stir in the chopped chocolate and pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
Baking
- Bake for 24 minutes for a gooey center, 28 minutes for fudgy but moist brownies (this is a favorite!), or 32 minutes for a more cake-like texture.
- If you did not use extra chocolate in the batter, reduce the cook time by 2 minutes.
Cooling
- After baking, rest the brownies for 10 minutes before lifting them out of the pan.
- Allow them to cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate chips and cocoa powder.