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Perfect Fudgy Brownies – A Classic Recipe Guide
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Perfect Fudgy Brownies – A Classic Recipe Guide

Velvety fudgy brownies with deep chocolate flavor, made with melted butter and cocoa powder. Achieve dense, moist layers by balancing sugar and eggs. Ethanol-free baking for a pure chocolate experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: RECIPE
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Unsalted Butter
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ⅛ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (ethanol-free)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ¾ cup Vanilla Cacao Powder
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ tsp Baking Powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in microwave using 30-second intervals
  2. Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs in a large bowl until fully combined
  3. Add melted butter, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; mix until smooth
  4. Incorporate flour gradually while gently mixing
  5. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and evenly spread batter
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs for even texture
Test with a toothpick that comes out slightly gooey
Beat sugar and eggs for 2 minutes for smoothness
Mottled texture occurs if butter is not fully melted

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