These fudgy brownies from scratch are everything you’ve been craving! With a crackly top and chewy center, they rival your favorite box mix, offering rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re the perfect dessert for any occasion! 🍫
Ingredients:
- 200g dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 125g unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup caster sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 320°F (fan/convection) or 355°F (standard). Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) square tin with baking paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
- Melt the chopped chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring well, then microwave in 10-second bursts if necessary until smooth. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars together until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared tin and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Cool for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. For freezing, freeze the batter (not cooked brownies) for up to 3 months.
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 206
- Total Fat: 11.3g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Carbs: 23.9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 19.3g
- Protein: 2.6g
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