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Best Ever Brownies
If you’re looking for a rich, fudgy, classic brownie recipe that never fails, these truly are the Best Ever Brownies. They’re simple, made with pantry staples, and come together quickly — no fancy ingredients or complicated steps required.
These brownies have that perfect balance: a soft, dense center with slightly crisp edges. Whether you’re baking for a family dessert, potluck, or just a chocolate craving, this recipe delivers every time.
The trick to getting “fudgy” and delicious brownies is to mix them by hand. If you use beaters or a stand mixer, you can over-mix your batter, and you will end up with “cakey” brownies. If you can wait for them to cool, and you use a plastic knife, you can get a nice, straight cut for presentation purposes. If you don’t need them to look wonderful, then dig in while they are still warm.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Made with simple pantry ingredients
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Rich, chocolatey flavor
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Soft and fudgy texture
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Easy to mix by hand — no mixer required
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Perfect for a 9″ x 13″ pan
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, melted
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2 cups granulated sugar
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2 tsp vanilla
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4 eggs
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1 cup flour
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2/3 cup cocoa powder
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°. Grease or line a 9″ x 13″ baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, blend together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Add the eggs and beat the mixture well with a spoon until fully combined.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, stirring just until blended. Be careful not to over-mix.
4. Bake
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the brownies begin to pull away from the edges of the pan.
5. Cool
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Tips for Perfect Brownies
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Do not overbake — this keeps them soft and fudgy.
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Let them cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
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Line the pan with parchment for easy lifting and serving.
These brownies are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them warm with ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an extra treat.
Best Ever Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease or line a 9"x 13" pan with parchment paper.
- Blend melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Add eggs, and beat the mixture together well with a spoon.
- Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the egg mixture until blended. Don't over-mix. Spread into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the brownie begins to pull away from the edge of the pan. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
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