Rich Fudgy Brownies

Ingredients

Servings

12 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 cup

Unsalted Butter

plus more for greasing the pan

2 cups

Granulated Sugar

4

Large Eggs , lightly beaten

1/2 tsp

Pure Vanilla Extract

3/4 cup

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

2/3 cup

Unbleached All Purpose Flour

plus more for dusting the pan

1/2 tsp

Baking Powder

1/2 tsp

Salt

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and position rack in the center of the oven. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper.

Step 2

Melt the Unsalted Butter (1 cup) in a medium saucepan. Add the Granulated Sugar (2 cups) and whisk until well combined. Add the Large Eggs (4) and Pure Vanilla Extract (1/2 tsp) and whisk until well blended.

Step 3

In a large separate bowl whisk together the Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (3/4 cup) , Unbleached All Purpose Flour (2/3 cup) , Baking Powder (1/2 tsp) and Salt (1/2 tsp) . Transfer butter mixture to bowl with flour and stir with spatula or wooden spoon until batter is smooth.

Step 4

Spread into prepared pan and bake for approximately 37-40 minutes. Insert a pairing knife or steak knife straight into center. If it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, the brownies are done.

Step 5

Let cool completely in pan on rack. Brownies can be made two to three days in advance.