Rich Chocolate Brownies
dessert


20 min active · 55 min total · one 8-inch pan of brownies (times estimated)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips (divided: 1 cup melted, 1 cup added whole)
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup nuts (optional)
Steps
- Melt 1 cup of the chocolate chips over hot water (double boiler) and set aside to cool.
- Combine butter, sugars, vanilla, and eggs. Beat well.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the butter mixture. Mix to combine.
- Add the melted chocolate and stir in.
- Add the remaining 1 cup chips and nuts (if using).
- Spread batter into an 8-inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes.