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Best Brownies From Scratch

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Brownies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers with their rich flavor and irresistible texture. And because they're so easy to make, they're mainstays at any bake sale or family gathering. This video will show you how to make this decadent dessert entirely form scratch, without having to use store-bought mixes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 Brownies
Calories 429 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Plastic Spatula
  • 2 Large Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment Paper or Oil / Cooking Spray (to grease pan / skillet)
  • 1 9x9 Cake Pan
  • Measuring Cups/Spoons
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 TBSP Cornstarch
  • 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup White Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 TSP Iodized Salt
  • 1/2 TSP Baking Soda
  • 1 Cup Melted Unsalted Butter (HOT)
  • 1/2 TBSP Vanilla Extract
  • 6 Extra Large Egg Yolks

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350*F.
  • Combine dry ingredients (Flour, Cocoa Powder, Baking Soda, Cornstarch and Salt) in large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk dry ingredients until combined.
  • Add Butter + Sugar in a separate large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk Butter with Sugar until creamed (approx. 60 seconds).
  • Add other wet ingredients (Eggs, Vanilla Extract) to creamed Butter + Sugar and whisk for 30 seconds each until combined.
  • Add wet ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  • Generously grease 9x9 cake pan with cooking spray, butter or oil.
  • Add brownie batter to cake pan and spread until it forms even layer.
  • Place cake pan in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes***.
  • Allow brownies to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.

Video

Notes

***This recipe was tested using an electric range. Exact cook times may vary slightly if using a gas range.
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