Description
These 4-Ingredient Brownies are a must-try for anyone craving rich, fudgy goodness. With simple ingredients and quick prep, they’ll satisfy your sweet tooth effortlessly.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter, or oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, preferably, dutch processed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt, leave out if using salted butter
- 1/2 cup favorite add-ins (chopped dark chocolate, chocolate chips or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8 square pan or a 9×5 loaf pan or line with parchment or foil; set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for 1 minute. Add sugar and cocoa powder, whisking vigorously for at least a minute until sugar dissolves.
- Add eggs one by one, then stir in vanilla, whisking for at least 1 minute until the mixture is shiny and well combined.
- Stir in flour and salt until fully incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
- (Optional) Fold in 1/2 cup of desired add-ins like nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the center is slightly set. Avoid over-baking!
- Let cool completely before cutting into 9 large squares or 16 small squares.
Notes
For richer brownies, use dark chocolate or chocolate chips as add-ins.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Feel free to experiment with different add-ins like dried fruit or coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg