Rich and Chewy Homemade Brownies from Scratch Recipe
There’s something deeply satisfying about making a batch of homemade brownies from scratch. We love seeing the crinkly top and the super moist and fudgy brownies. While these can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen for longer storage, that is never an issue at our house. They rarely last more than two days. They are scrumptious.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, allowing the sides to hang over the edges for easy removal. Alternatively, you can prepare pan with a light spray of cooking oil spray.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, white sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to create a glossy mixture.
3 Cups Granulated Sugar, 1 Cup Butter, 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract, 4 Large Eggs
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
1 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate chunks for an extra burst of chocolate in every bite.
1 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before using the parchment paper to lift them out. Slice into squares and enjoy.