Classic Homemade Brownies

Name: Classic Homemade Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks)

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Classic Homemade Brownies are rich, decadent and have the best crisp edges with a fudgy center! A simple one bowl recipe makes these brownies a breeze to whip up!

There is no need to buy a box of brownie mix again. This recipe is just as easy as a mix, but so much more delicious! Are you a edge or center brownie lover? I prefer an slight crisp edge with a gooey center because I love the contrast of textures. This recipe creates all those things! Perfectly crisp edges, soft fudgy center, and a slightly crackly crisp top. Basically the best homemade brownie ever!

Close up view of one classic homemade brownie with bite taken.

Ingredients for Classic Homemade Brownies

Salted Butter
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Instant Coffee Granules
Sugar
Eggs
Pure Vanilla Extract
Unbleached All Purpose Flour
Salt
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or Chunks

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Classic homemade brownies sliced in baking dish with one sitting on top with bite taken out.

How to Make Classic Brownies from Scratch

Melt butter in a large microwave safe bowl or in a medium size pot over medium-low heat.
Whisk the cocoa powder and instant coffee granules into the melted butter until smooth.
Add the sugar and whisk well.
Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract, until the batter is light and airy.
Stir in the flour and salt just until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips or leave them for the top.
Spread brownie batter into a greased or parchment lined 9x13 baking dish. You can add chocolate chips to the top of the batter.
Bake in preheated 350° for 25-30 minutes.
Let cool at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips for the Best Homemade Brownies

After adding the eggs, whisk like your life depends on it. The more airy the batter gets, the more crackly top you'll create.
Add some chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking for even more chocolate indulgence.
Let the brownies cool before slicing. Slice with a plastic knife in one smooth cut, do not saw to cut the brownies.

FAQs About Classic Brownies

What is the Instant Coffee for?

Instant coffee or espresso enhances the chocolate flavor, making the brownies extra rich. If you have never tried it in your chocolate desserts, I highly suggest you do. If you would rather omit it, you can, the brownies will still be amazing!

Can I add nuts instead of chocolate?

Of course! I love walnuts in my brownies, but my oldest likes them plain. So I created this classic brownie recipe with her as my inspiration.

Top view of classic homemade brownies with chocolate chunks on top.

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Give these rich, fudgy and delightful Classic Homemade Brownies a try the next time your craving chocolate, and please let me know how much you enjoyed them in the comments below along with a star rating! Pictures encouraged on Instagram with the hashtag #heathershomemadekitchen You can also follow me on Social Media to see what other crazy things my family and I are doing! If you like what you see, please share with your friends and family!

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Classic Homemade Brownies sliced and stacked 3 high and sliced in baking dish with chocolate chunks on top.

Classic Homemade Brownies on board stacked 3 high.

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