Best Brownies
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces/12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus for the pan
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 F and lightly grease an 8x8 or 9x9 pan.
- 3
Combine the butter and sugar in a medium heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until the butter is melted. Alternatively, stir in a pot on the stove over medium-low heat. Let cool a bit while you sift together the dry ingredients.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Add the butter and sugar mixture, eggs, vanilla, and espresso powder.
- 6
Mix together just until well-mixed.
- 7
Add the chocolate chips and mix until combined.
- 8
Scrape the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes for a 9x9 pan or 23 to 30 minutes for an 8x8 pan, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle (avoiding a chocolate chip) comes out clean or with a moist crumb or two attached but no liquid batter.
- 9
Let cool completely. For very tidy-looking brownies, refrigerate the cooled brownies for about an hour before cutting with a sharp knife.
