Best Ever Cocoa Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these Best Ever Cocoa Brownies. Each bite delivers a rich cocoa flavor and a fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make recipe requires minimal ingredients and is baked to perfection at 350°F (175°C). Satisfy your sweet cravings with these irresistible brownies that will impress chocolate lovers everywhere.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then stir in the granulated sugar until well combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before lifting them out using parchment paper, then cut into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg