Vanilla Brownies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Rich, velvety brownies with a subtle hint of vanilla, perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 2large eggs
- 1 mLpure vanilla extract
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 gsalt
- 150 gsemisweet chocolate chips
- 50 gall-purpose cocoa powder
- 50 gvanilla sugar
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gbaking soda
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18cm baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 5
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Let cool slightly.
- 6
Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 7
Fold in the melted chocolate and vanilla sugar.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Tap the pan gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Avoid overbaking.
- 10
Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Cut into squares and serve.
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