October 24, 2023
Review RecipeHomemade Brownies with Chocolate Chips
Satisfy all of your chocolate cravings with this deliciously fudgy brownie recipe. This recipe is adapted from: King Arthur Baking
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Table of Contents
- Why you’ll love this Homemade Brownies Recipe
- Homemade Brownie ingredients
- Substitutions and Additions to Brownies from Scratch
- How to make Brownies from Scratch
- How to serve this Homemade Brownie Recipe
- Storing Homemade Brownies with Chocolate Chips
- Brownie Recipe from Scratch FAQs
- More Recipes You’ll Love
- JUMP TO RECIPE
This classic brownie recipe is the ultimate in chocolate decadence. It only takes a handful of pantry staples to make this treat and the melty chocolate, the gooey center, and the crispy edges make these treats utterly irresistible.
Why you’ll love this Homemade Brownies Recipe
- Rich and Decadent Flavor: Homemade brownies have a deep, rich chocolate flavor that’s far superior to store-bought mixes. The combination of high-quality cocoa powder and real chocolate creates a luxurious taste experience.
- Customizable: You can tailor homemade brownies to your liking by adding mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or swirls of caramel or peanut butter. This versatility allows you to create brownies that suit your personal preferences.
Homemade Brownie ingredients
You’ll need:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
PRO TIP:
This brownie recipe would be suitable as a substitute for any of our boxed brownie mix recipes.
Substitutions and Additions to Brownies from Scratch
CHOCOLATE CHIPS: This easy brownie recipe would also be extra tasty with chocolate chunks instead of chocolate chips mixed into the batter. You could also change the type of chocolate you are adding by using dark chocolate chips or even peanut butter chips.
How to make Brownies from Scratch
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Halve this rich brownie recipe to bake it in a 9×9-inch square baking pan.
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish and line with parchment paper. Set it aside.
STEP TWO: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine eggs and vanilla extract. Using the whisk attachment on the mixer, whisk the egg mixture for 1 to 2 minutes.
STEP THREE: Add the cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to the mixture and whisk for an additional minute.
STEP FOUR: Meanwhile, melt the butter in the microwave in a large bowl. Once melted, whisk the sugar into the hot butter.
STEP FIVE: Add the hot butter and sugar mixture to the stand mixer bowl and mix until combined.
PRO TIP:
Mixing the sugar with the hot butter partially dissolves the sugar crystals. This, along with the extra whisking of the egg mixture at the beginning, are what gives these brownies that crispy, shiny top and a nice chew around the edges.
STEP SIX: Add the flour to the batter, mixing just until combined.
STEP SEVEN: Fold in the chocolate chips.
STEP EIGHT: Spread the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
How long to bake Brownies
STEP NINE: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until just a few crumbs cling to a toothpick/knife when stuck in the center of the brownies. Remove brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
PRO TIP:
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your brownies at the lower end of the recommended bake time.
STEP TEN: Cut into squares to serve.
How to serve this Homemade Brownie Recipe
Take this ultimate homemade brownie recipe to the next level by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce on top for an easy dessert. For a drink, our iced tea is the perfect thing to wash it down.
When you are looking for the best brownies around, we have a few easy recipes to help you out. Our coconut brownies add a tropical twist while our strawberry brownies offer a delightfully different flavor to traditional brownies.
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Storing Homemade Brownies with Chocolate Chips
ON THE COUNTER/IN THE FRIDGE: Store in an airtight container on the countertop (cooler temperatures) or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Freeze these decadent brownies for up to 1 month in an airtight container.
These chocolate brownies are chewy and fudgy, packed with rich chocolate flavor from the cocoa powder and the chocolate chips. This is the only brownie recipe you’ll need when your sweet tooth is craving something rich and chocolatey.
Brownie Recipe from Scratch FAQs
What is a Brownie?
A brownie is a popular and delicious dessert bar or square that is characterized by its dense, fudgy, or cake-like texture and rich chocolate flavor.
Can I freeze these easy homemade brownies?
These fudgy brownies can be frozen for up to one month.
Why are my brownies hard?
Brownies harden up if they are in the oven too long. For brownies, it’s better to slightly underbake them than to over bake them.
What is the secret to a good brownie?
One of the keys to a good brownie is not overbeating the eggs. If you mix them too much, it will add more air to the batter resulting in cake-like brownies rather than dense, fudgy ones.
Why didn’t my brownies come out fudgy?
If your brownies didn’t come out as fudgy as you expected, there are several possible reasons for this outcome. If the brownies are overbaked or overmixed, they may not come out with the fudgy texture you desire. They may also not have the correct texture if they have too much flour or not enough fat in them.
How to make Brownies more fudgy?
You can make sure your brownies have a fudgy texture by slightly underbaking them and making sure the batter is not overmixed. You can also reduce the amount of flour added and make sure you are using good-quality ingredients.
Do brownies need baking powder or baking soda?
Traditional brownie recipes typically do not include baking powder or baking soda as a leavening agent. The absence of these chemical leavening agents is intentional because it contributes to the dense and fudgy texture that many people associate with brownies.
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Homemade Brownies from Scratch Recipe
Satisfy all of your chocolate cravings with this deliciously fudgy brownie recipe. This recipe is adapted from: King Arthur Baking
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish and line with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine eggs and vanilla extract. Using the whisk attachment on the mixer, whisk the egg mixture for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to the mixture and whisk for an additional minute.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Once melted, whisk the sugar into the hot butter.
- Add the hot butter/sugar mixture to the stand mixer bowl and mix until combined.
- Add the flour to the batter, mixing just until fully combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until just a few crumbs, cling to a toothpick/knife when stuck in the center of the brownies. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Cut into squares to serve.
Notes
- This brownie recipe would be suitable as a substitute for any of our boxed brownie mix recipes.
- Halve this rich brownie recipe to bake it in a 9×9-inch square baking pan.
- Mixing the sugar with the hot butter partially dissolves the sugar crystals. This, along with the extra whisking of the egg mixture at the beginning, are what gives these brownies that crispy, shiny top and a nice chew around the edges.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your brownies at the lower end of the recommended bake time.
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg
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