Easy Chocolate Brownies
These Easy Chocolate Brownies are soft, gooey, and perfect for any occasion. Quick to make and with minimal ingredients, they satisfy any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 200 g unsalted butter (1 3/4 US sticks)
- 200 g dark chocolate chips (7 oz)
- 175 g brown sugar (loosely packed)
- 3 pieces eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 75 g plain flour
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 180 g dark chocolate block/bar (optional)
- 1.5 cups roughly chopped walnuts (or other nuts)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan forced).
- Spray a 20cm/8" square tin with oil and line with baking/parchment paper.
- In a heatproof bowl, place the butter and chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second bursts until melted and smooth.
- Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract to the melted mixture, mixing well.
- Add the beaten eggs, stirring until smooth.
- Add the plain flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until combined. If using the extra dark chocolate, fold it in now.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Baking
- Bake in the oven for 24 minutes for gooey brownies, 28 minutes for fudgy brownies, or 32 minutes for more cake-like texture.
- Allow the brownies to rest for 10 minutes before lifting them out of the pan.
- Cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Store them in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months. Make sure not to overmix the batter; stir just until the flour is incorporated.