Ultimate Chocolate Brownies Recipe

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5 from 2 votes

Ultimate Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Whip up the ultimate chocolate brownies in just 45 minutes! Rich, fudgy, and packed with chocolate chips—these are the brownies your cravings have been waiting for.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings brownies

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

⅔ cup salted butter melted, divided
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup boiling water
2 cups granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⅓ cups all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1½ cups chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
To a large microwave safe bowl, melt half of the butter (⅓ cup).
⅔ cup salted butter
Add in the cocoa powder and baking soda and stir to fully combine.
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda
Add in the boiling water and stir to fully combine.
½ cup boiling water
Add in the sugar, eggs, the remaining ⅓ cup of melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until fully incorporated.
2 cups granulated white sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fold in the flour and salt until no traces of white are left.
1⅓ cups all purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
1½ cups chocolate chips
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake.
Let cool for at least 15 minutes, lift from pan, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and then use a plastic knife to slice into 15-20 pieces.

Notes

3/4 cup of pecan pieces can also be added with the chocolate chips.
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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