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Best Brownies Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these rich and fudgy brownies. This recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a perfect batch every time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Brownie Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
Frosting Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
  2. Melt butter, stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread in pan.
  3. Bake until top is dry and edges pull away, about 25-30 minutes. Cool briefly.
  4. Combine frosting ingredients in a bowl. Stir until smooth. Frost warm brownies.

Notes

For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them. Let them cool completely before cutting.