Rich, fudgy brownies with a crackly top, made with deep chocolate flavor and quick to prepare. Ideal for busy bakers seeking a reliable dessert with pantry-friendly ingredients.
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Whisk melted butter and sugar until glossy. Add eggs one at a time with continual whisking, then stir in vanilla.
Sift flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder into the mixture. Gently fold until smooth with no streaks.
Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake for 28-32 minutes until top is crackly and center shows few moist crumbs when tested.
Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then lift using parchment paper onto a rack for full cooling before slicing.
Use room-temperature eggs for better emulsion
Line pan with parchment paper for easy slicing
Add 1/2 cup nuts for texture variation
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days
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