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Alright, there is nothing wrong with brownies from a box. That is honestly how I usually go, but admit my crazy cupcake kitchen I decided to make something simple and fabulous…a homemade brownie! I also used these brownies to make a few cupcakes, so stay tuned for my next few posts, they are sure to bring out the 6-year-old in us all!
Homemade Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a small pan (9" by 9" or something close to that)
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2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar and brown sugar.
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3. In a separate bowl, combine eggs and vanilla extract.
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4. Add egg mixture to butter mixture stirring gently (you don't want to beat it).
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5. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and stir until combined.
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6. Pour into your greased pan and bake for 22-28 minutes.
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7. Let cool, then top with powdered sugar!
sometimes I swear by boxed brownies. the perfect shortcut1 but it’s always nice to have a homemade version as well. Yours looks truly fabulous Lizzy! So chocolate-y.
The brownie looks simple , elegant & delicious. Nothing compared to a home made brownie!! Just discovered your blog…loving it!
Hi Lizzy I just wanted to know, if I added nuts would I have to change the recipie in any way?
No change needed, ust add them in at the very end!
You are a very intelligent person!
Made these tonight, added chocolate chips and pecans. Came out great!
would you say these brownies are fudgy, chewy, or cakey? and is there any difference made by using cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate?? 🙂
melted chocolate is more rich, but use a little extra flour. These brownies are more cake than fudgey
This is my go to recipe for everything!! I absolutely love it!!!
Thanks Lizzy:)
Made these tonight and they turned out perfect, even for a non cooker like me, lol. Great recipe, thanks for sharing!!
Hey Lizzy!
How do you make brownies that are more chewy? Do I add less egg and more butter?
Yes! And also bake for less time!
Could this recipe work if i put it in a 13X9 pan?
The brownie looks simple, elegant, and delicious—nothing beats a homemade brownie! I’ve just discovered your blog, and I’m loving it!
Yummy! I can make it