Easiest Chewy Cocoa Powder Brownies

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grind one and a third cups of sugar into a fine powder.
  2. 2Melt two thirds cups of butter in the microwave.
  3. 3Add the powdered sugar to the melted butter.
  4. 4Whisk the butter and sugar aggressively for about one minute until the sugar dissolves.
  5. 5Add two large eggs to the mixture.
  6. 6Whisk again for another 30 seconds until the mixture is very smooth.
  7. 7Sift in two thirds cups of flour, half a cup of cocoa powder, half a teaspoon of baking powder, and three quarter teaspoons of salt.
  8. 8Use a gentle folding motion to mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  9. 9Add some chopped chocolate to the batter, saving some for the top.
  10. 10Slowly and gently fold in the chocolate.
  11. 11Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
  12. 12Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
  13. 13Add the rest of the chocolate on top of the batter.
  14. 14Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes.
  15. 15Allow the brownies to set before slicing into them.

Ingredients

  • 2 thirds cup butter
  • 1.33 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 thirds cup flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • chopped chocolate

Equipment

microwavewhisksieve9x9 inch panparchment paper

Tips

  • Grind sugar into a fine powder for a crackly top.
  • Use good quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
  • Never skip the salt.
  • Gently fold in dry ingredients.
  • Add chopped chocolate or chocolate chips to the batter and on top for extra chocolatey-ness.

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