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Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (optional, for extra fudginess)
Equipment:
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper or aluminum foil
- Large microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Spatula
- Oven
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly. Line the pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on the sides. This will make it easier to lift the brownies out after baking. Grease the parchment paper or aluminum foil as well.
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Melt the Butter: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. You can do this in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Alternatively, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat or in a double boiler.
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Combine Sugars and Butter: Once the butter is melted, remove it from the heat. Add both the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the melted butter. Whisk the sugars into the butter until well combined and the mixture is smooth.
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Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and flour. This helps to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough brownies. The batter should be thick and glossy.
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Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): If you’re using chopped bittersweet chocolate, fold it into the batter until evenly distributed.
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Pour into Pan: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. The baking time may vary depending on your oven, so start checking for doneness at 25 minutes.
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Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is important for them to set properly.
- Cut and Serve: Once the brownies are completely cool, use the parchment paper or foil overhang to lift them out of the pan. Cut the brownies into squares and serve.
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