Fudgy Chocolate Brownies with Powdered Sugar
These Fudgy Chocolate Brownies are rich, dense, and ultra-chocolatey with a crackly top and a dusting of powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Beat in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain a fudgy texture.
- For extra richness, add a handful of chopped walnuts or more chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg