Jessica's Famous Brownies

Indulge in the decadence of **Jessica's Famous Brownies**, a classic dessert elevated with a perfectly balanced blend of textures and deep, rich flavors. These brownies start with velvety melted butter and semi-sweet chocolate for a fudgy base, while a hint of unsweetened cocoa powder adds depth. The combination of granulated and brown sugar brings just the right amount of sweetness, complemented by a touch of vanilla for warmth and aroma. With a crisp, crackly top and a moist, gooey center, these quick-to-make brownies come together in just 15 minutes of prep time, baking to perfection in under 30 minutes. Customize them with optional mix-ins like crunchy nuts or extra chocolate chunks to make them your own! Perfect for gatherings or an indulgent treat anytime, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for irresistible homemade brownies.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 cup optional mix-ins (e.g., nuts, chocolate chunks)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl or a double boiler, melt the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together until smooth. Stir well and let it cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is thick and pale, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Gradually pour the slightly cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, whisking constantly to combine.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.

Step 6

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. The batter will be thick and glossy.

Step 7

If adding mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chunks, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).

Step 10

Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1195.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4626.1

Total Fat 209.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 992mg	0%
Sodium 1935.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 691.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.0g	0%
Total Sugars 522.9g
Protein 73.7g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 387.9mg	0%
Iron 25.4mg	0%
Potassium 1884.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.2%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 55.9%