Linda's Brownies

Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey delight with Linda's Brownies, the perfect balance of fudgy decadence and a crackly top layer that will satisfy any sweet tooth. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the richness of semisweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter with the depth of unsweetened cocoa powder, creating a velvety texture that's impossible to resist. A hint of salt complements the sweetness, while optional mix-ins like crunchy walnuts or extra chocolate chips let you customize to your heart's content. Ready in under 45 minutes, these brownies are ideal for any occasion, from casual family treats to elegant dessert spreads. Whether you're a baking pro or a brownie beginner, Linda's Brownies are the go-to recipe for achieving bakery-style results right at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 cup optional mix-ins (e.g., walnuts, extra chocolate chips)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until fully melted and smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and melted butter-chocolate mixture until smooth.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

If desired, fold in any mix-ins such as walnuts or additional chocolate chips.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (do not overbake).

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1214.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4874.7

Total Fat 223.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 806mg	0%
Sodium 1569.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 723.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.7g	0%
Total Sugars 563.0g
Protein 68.0g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 459.4mg	0%
Iron 28.0mg	0%
Potassium 2407.4mg	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: 38.9%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 55.9%