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Soft, chewy, and loaded with big chocolate flavor, this Chocolate Chip Brownie Recipe is guaranteed to be the best you've ever had! They're quick and easy to make and require only simple baking ingredients.

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THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIE RECIPE

There is no dessert that boasts more chocolate-y flavor than the brownie. A good ol' fashioned carby, sink-your-teeth-into-it kind of dessert, the brownie is clearly the winner every time. And this Chocolate Chip Brownie Recipe in particular? Well, let's just say cocoa lovers will be satisfied all across the board, and you can take that guarantee to the bank.

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CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIE INGREDIENTS

  • Melted Butter
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Brownies are an extremely simple dessert to make and, luckily, they require only easy-to-find baking ingredients.

A chocolate brownie recipe can be broken up into three simple categories: The dry ingredients, the wet ingredients, and the add-ins. When baking, you should always start with the dry ingredients first, as eggs and sugar should not be combined until toward the end of the assembly process.

DRY INGREDIENTS

Some brownie recipes will call for melting down chopped chocolate with butter, but for simplicities-sake and a little time management, we are going to use cocoa powder instead. However, if you really want to do things the old-fashioned way, here is a festive brownie recipe from the TAK archives that uses that method.

The dry ingredients for brownies consists of all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

WET INGREDIENTS

Sugar may not at first seem like a wet ingredient, however, when sugar melts, it takes on a liquid form. Therefore, to the wet ingredientscategory it goes. The wet ingredients for brownies are as follows: Granulated sugar, eggs, unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract.

See? Simple as could be, but let's just note two important things here: (1) when a recipe calls for unsalted butter, do not try to substitute salted butter, and (2) pure vanilla extract is much better quality than imitation vanilla, and is well-worth the extra dollar or so in price difference.

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HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIES

There aren't many desserts out there that are just as easy to make by hand than by using electric mixers, but brownies most definitely are. All you need for this chocolate brownie recipe is a good, sturdy wooden spoon, a whisk, a couple of mixing bowls, and some measuring utensils.

  1. Melt the butter.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients.
  3. Mix wet ingredients and stir in butter.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stir, then add chocolate chips.
  5. Bake and cool.

The butter is melted in a microwave safe dish (or on the stovetop) and set aside to cool. Then, the dry ingredients are whisked together and set aside. The sugar, eggs, and vanilla are whisked together, and the butter is slowly drizzled (whisking all the while) into the wet ingredients. In goes the dry ingredients and it's time for that sturdy spoon.

As soon as the mixture begins to come together and all of the dry ingredients appear to have been absorbed into the wet ingredients, stop mixing. You do not want to over-develop the gluten. This will help to keep your brownies tender. Lastly, if you'll kindly recall the third category for our brownie ingredients, it's time for those "add-ins."

"Add-in's" are ingredients like chocolate chips, candies, sprinkles, nuts, etc... for this Chocolate Chip Brownie Recipe, semi-sweet chocolate chips it is. Not only do they add more chocolate to a chocolate lover's favorite dessert, they add a pleasing differentiation in texture as well. The chocolate chips tend to firm back up after melting and stay suspended all throughout the brownie, and it is absolutely heavenly.

All that's left now is to bake them up and eat them up. Such a wonderful world we live in, isn't it?

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This Chocolate Chip Brownie Recipe is a chocolate lover's dream, and a cinch to make for even the novice baker. You can whip them up by hand in no time at all, they're moist, chewy, and all the wonderful things chocolate connoisseur's dreams are made of....but wait, there's more.

MORE BROWNIE AND COOKIE DESSERT RECIPES

Now, if you wanted a the whole chi-bang of Anthony Kitchen dessert bar recipes, you could easily navigate to the Cookie Bar section of this site right now with just one tiny click. However, for my true chocolate lovers, stick around, and let's take a little scroll.

As if brownies couldn't get any better all on their own, check out these Homemade Brownies with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting decked out with a plethora of fresh berries like raspberries, blackberries, and halved strawberries. They're perfect for impressing guests at brunches or baby/bridalshowers and practically made for giving on Valentine's day.

Or, you could get really get into your chocolate happy place with a brownie perfectly suited to fit the taste of all the nut-lovers out there. Try these extra Fudgy Brownies with Walnuts, loaded with walnuts in and on top of a layer of quick and easy melted chocolate.

Red Velvet Brownies are the perfect holiday dessert. Whether you intend to bake up these beauties for a Christmas party, a Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart, or for your very own dining pleasure, these Red Velvet Brownies made from scratch, equipped with a simple Cream Cheese Frosting never disappoint.

When Christmastime rolls around, dress up brownies in a sweet little coating of peppermint bark. Don't worry -- it's easier than it sounds. Get the how-to on the world's most generous Christmas gift here, Peppermint Bark Brownies

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Chocolate Chip Brownie Recipe

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

26 mins

Cool

10 mins

Total Time

41 mins

Soft, chewy, and loaded with big chocolate flavor, this Chocolate Chip Brownie Recipe isguaranteed to be the best you've ever had!

Course:Dessert

Cuisine:American

Keyword:Chocolate Chip Brownies

Servings: 9

Calories: 415 kcal

Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • ¾cupunsalted butter
  • ¾ cup + 2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • cupcocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2large eggs, room temperature
  • 1cupgranulated sugar
  • 1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
  • ¾cupsemi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° and have ready a greased, 8"x8" square baking dish.

  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe pitcher or bowl, and set aside to cool.

  3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk and set aside.

  4. Add the eggs to a large mixing bowl, and whisk. Add the sugar and vanilla, and with a handheld mixer on medium speed (or a sturdy wooden spoon), mix until well combined. Slowly stream in the melted butter, mixing all the while.

  5. Add the dry ingredients and slowly mix until just combined. Add in the chocolate chips and mix once more.

  6. Add the batter to baking dish, spread to the edges and smooth over the top. Bake for 26-28 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Cut, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Chip Brownie Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Cholesterol 77mg26%

Sodium 213mg9%

Potassium 221mg6%

Carbohydrates 49g16%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 27g30%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 535IU11%

Calcium 46mg5%

Iron 2.7mg15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

Is my brownie batter supposed to be thick? ›

The ideal consistency of brownie mix is thick and gooey, similar to a thick cake batter. When you mix the ingredients together, the batter should be smooth and free of lumps, with a slightly sticky texture. This consistency is important for achieving moist and fudgy brownies that are rich in flavor.

How do you max box brownies better? ›

How To Make Boxed Brownies Taste Homemade
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Why does my chocolate brownie sink? ›

Brownies are perfect when the middle is just baked, so it sets to a fudgy, moist consistency - if your flour and baking powder are causing the edges to rise, cook and set too quickly, they will give the appearance of a sunken centre, even if the centre is perfectly cooked.

Why does my brownie crumble? ›

Crumbly Brownies

Various causes include overbaking, underbaking, cutting the brownies too quickly, and lacking oil and fluid contents in the recipe. Underbaked and overbaked brownies turn out to be crumbly. When cut sooner before cooling down can make the brownies crumb.

What happens if you add too much flour to brownies? ›

Tips for the Best Homemade Brownies. Always, always weigh and sift your cocoa powder along with the flour. If you accidentally add to much flour or cocoa powder to your batter, the outcome could be dry or dense. Use a quality dark chocolate baking bar, roughly chopped into chunks.

What happens if you put too much vegetable oil in brownie mix? ›

Whether you use butter, margarine, or vegetable oil, putting too much in your brownie batter causes it to be greasy. Don't worry, you're not alone. Many people fall into this trap when trying to substitute butter with oil. The exchange isn't a one-to-one ratio.

What does adding an extra egg to brownie mix do? ›

If you opt to add more eggs, say double the amount, something interesting happens. Even though you are adding more moisture, the air bubbles that you catch in the extra eggs add volume, which decreases the density of your final product. This makes your brownies rise and gives them a much more cake-like texture.

What happens if you use milk instead of water in brownie mix? ›

Instead of adding in the recommended amount of water, substitute it for milk to give the batter a slightly different consistency. Milk is richer than water, so the brownies will be richer, and they'll be denser, like fudge.

How much butter instead of oil in brownies? ›

Replacing Oil with Butter

It couldn't be easier to substitute butter for oil using a 1:1 ratio. This should work with olive, canola, vegetable, and coconut oils. Simply melt and cool the butter to room temperature, then continue with your recipe. (If the recipe calls for ½ cup oil, use ½ cup melted and cooled butter.)

Can I put brownies back in the oven after they have cooled? ›

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the undercooked brownies back in the baking pan they were originally baked in. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely before cutting and serving.

Should brownies still be wet in the middle? ›

If the toothpick comes out completely wet and coated with batter, you know the brownies are underdone and need more time. If the toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs clinging to it, the brownies are ready!

What happens if you don't put enough butter in brownies? ›

I didn't use enough butter in this batch and it muted the flavor of the brownies. I thought less butter would have made these brownies less mushy than their counterparts, but they were just as soft in the center and held onto their chewy edges.

What sugar is best for brownies? ›

Using caster sugar in brownies also helps to get a super crinkly top. Caster sugar has a smaller grain size than granulated sugar, so it dissolves better in the egg mixture, to give that nice crinkly top. If you only have granulated sugar on hand it will still work fine particularly if you are in the US.

What happens if you don't put enough eggs in brownies? ›

Without eggs, baked goods will become a little thinner and not rise as much in the oven. As long as you replace the moisture from the egg with milk, banana or applesauce, you can make brownies without eggs. And yes, this recipe makes thinner brownies than normal.

What happens if your brownie batter is watery? ›

If it seems a bit too runny (like if you added two or three extra eggs for instance) then add a tablespoon of flour and mix and repeat until it has the consistency you want. If you've added too much oil or water to your mix then you'll need to compensate with extra dry ingredients.

How do you know when thick brownies are done? ›

To test for doneness with a toothpick, insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies and pull it back out. For fudgy brownies, you'll want to see some moist crumbs attached to the toothpick when you pull it back out. If it looks like it's covered in brownie batter, the brownies will need to bake a bit longer.

How do you know when brownies are done? ›

For cake-like brownies, take them out of the oven when they just begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, or when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For fudgy brownies, bake within the time range stated in the recipe. For very moist brownies, take them out toward the minimum baking time.

Will runny cake batter bake? ›

You can bake a good cake from even the runniest of batters, that is, if the rest of the recipe is right. Runny cake batter bakes well, if not better. If you do want to thicken it up, just add more cake mix/dry ingredients and eggs/oil or whatever the recipe calls for in the appropriate proportion.

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