Brownie Desserts
Rich, fudgy, and endlessly versatile, brownie desserts are a timeless treat that can be dressed up or enjoyed as-is. Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or layered into parfaits and trifles, brownies are the ultimate chocolate indulgence. This base recipe yields dense, chewy brownies with a glossy top and deep cocoa flavor, perfect for customizing with add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or swirls of caramel and peanut butter.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
2¼ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the sugar until combined and glossy.
Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and slightly thickened.
Add the cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Stir until fully incorporated.
Fold in the flour and mix just until no streaks remain. Gently stir in the chocolate chips or chunks.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or using as a base for other desserts.
Notes
For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them and allow to cool fully before slicing. To turn them into brownie sundaes, warm individual squares and top with ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce. Brownie parfaits can be made by layering crumbled brownies with whipped cream and berries. These brownies store well in an airtight container for up to four days or can be frozen for longer storage.
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