Description

These rich and fudgy Cocoa Powder Brownies are a classic treat perfect for chocolate lovers. Made with simple pantry ingredients like cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, and butter, they’re quick to prepare and bake to a moist, dense texture with a slightly crisp top. The addition of chocolate chips and nuts adds delightful bursts of flavor and crunch, making these brownies irresistible for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Add-Ins

1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, stirring until smooth and well blended. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to ensure a smooth batter without lumps.
Combine Batter: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour into Pan: Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
Cool: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Serve: Once cooled, slice into 9 squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious homemade cocoa powder brownies!

Notes

For fudgier brownies, slightly reduce the baking time and check for doneness early.
You can substitute the nuts with your favorite variety or omit them if preferred.
Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Use good quality cocoa powder for the richest chocolate flavor.