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The Ultimate Brownie Recipe

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The ultimate brownies are made with double the chocolate and have a classic crinkle top. Rich, fudgy, and chewy brownie perfection.

Cut brownies on parchment paper.

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This ultimate brownie recipe is an easy one for kids to make!

This is a great one-bowl brownie recipe that will help minimize the mess while cooking with kids. It is fun to bake these brownies from scratch, so that kids can see all of the ingredients come together to create their favorite treat.

Kids will also have a great time frosting and eating these brownies!

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Make a basic brownie recipe using only a few ingredients!

One of my favorite aspects of this recipe is that it is so easy to follow, and uses only 10 ingredients! Most of the ingredients can already be found in your home. 

  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 12 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Melt the butter, chocolate and cocoa together to intensify the cocoa and chocolate flavor. I let this mixture cool a bit before mixing it into the other ingredients. 

Using a mixture of granulated and brown sugar creates the perfect sweetness and chew, since the brown sugar has a bit of molasses in it. 

Four whole eggs help with leavening, making the brownies rise, and make them rich and chewy too – making this the ultimate brownie recipe.

Ultimate Brownies in pan horizontal

Double chocolate brownies that will satisfy all cravings for gooey, chocolatey goodness.

It’s no-nonsense, all chocolate! I’m a firm believer that chocolate can not only satisfy cravings, but boost your mood as well. This recipe results in moist brownies that don’t taste underdone!

These brownies are made with unsweetened cocoa which gives them a dark, very chocolatey flavor. Frosting on top packs in a powerful punch of sweetness that ties everything together. 

5 from 11 votes
Stack of three delicious classic brownies
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The Ultimate Brownie Recipe
Work Time
25 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Ultimate Brownies are made with double the chocolate and have a classic crinkle top. Rich, fudgy, and chewy perfection.

Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownies, ultimate brownies
Yield: 16 squares
Calories: 367 kcal
Ingredients
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 12 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Line a greased 9-by-13-inch pan with foil or parchment allowing it to hang over the sides. Set aside.

  2. Put butter, chocolate, and cocoa in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until butter is melted. Stir, microwaving for 30 more seconds if needed, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Let cool slightly.

  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.

  4. Put sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed until pale, 2 to 3 min. Add chocolate mixture; beat until combined. Add flour mixture; beat, scraping down sides of bowl, until well incorporated.

  5. Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth top with a spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out with a few crumbs, but is not wet, 27 to 30 min (don't over bake). Let cool in pan, then lift out brownies. Cut into squares, or frost and then cut.

Recipe Notes

• For a darker chocolate taste, swap the semisweet chocolate for bittersweet chocolate. the brownies have enough sugar to keep them sweet with darker chocolate. 

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. 

• Frost using my

 recipe and top with chopped nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts
The Ultimate Brownie Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 97mg4%
Potassium 226mg6%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 335IU7%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe, food styling, photography Tara Teaspoon. Also written by Anne Marie Miller. 06/19

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  2. This is my kind of brownie. NO frosting. Simple, basic and so darn delicious. The perfect bbq party dessert. Great for picnics and to take to the cottage too.

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  5. Love, love, love these Tara! I made them last night and they were divine. My family devoured them in minutes.

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  6. These certainly look like a fantastic batch of brownies!! I wish I could reach in and grab one right now…I absolutely LOVE brownies 🙂

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  7. Oh my, just look at that texture! It is incredible. Time for me to test a few recipes as it has been a while since I was using only my favorite one. I guess I should start with yours! 😉

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  10. Made these for my hubby that is a brownie lover and he was all over them! They came out perfect with the right amount of chocolate. Thank you!

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  13. Never say no to brownies, and especially when it looks so perfect and so delicious! That crinkly top is amazing!

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