Mom's Cocoa Powder Brownies
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of Mom's Cocoa Powder Brownies—your new homemade favorite for fudgy treats! This easy brownie recipe combines pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract to deliver irresistibly soft, decadent squares that melt in your mouth. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these chewy brownies are perfect for last-minute desserts or indulgent midnight snacks. Customize them with optional chocolate chips for an extra burst of sweetness, and don't forget to enjoy them warm out of the oven or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Simple, classic, and utterly satisfying, this recipe is destined to become a family favorite for chocolate lovers everywhere.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Step 4
Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Sift in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6
If using chocolate chips, fold them into the batter until evenly distributed.
Step 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake for fudgy brownies.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1166.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4081.5 |
| Total Fat 173.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 96.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 992mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1147.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 696.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 92.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 451.7g | |
| Protein 88.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 164IU | 0% |
| Calcium 499.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 50.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4305.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories