Description
These Cocoa Powder Brownies offer an irresistible chocolate flavor with simple prep. Made with rich cocoa powder, they’re a quick, homemade treat perfect for satisfying dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- ½ cup (50 g) natural cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon espresso powder, optional
- ½ cups (63 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ rounded teaspoon table salt, (or fine sea salt)
- ½ cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9 square baking pan with parchment paper or grease with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined, whisking vigorously for about 30-45 seconds for a shiny top.
- In another bowl, melt the butter and whisk in the cocoa to bloom it. Add espresso powder, if using.
- Pour the melted cocoa mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Stir in the flour and salt, then mix in the mini chocolate chips, if desired.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 23 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
For extra fudgy brownies, do not overbake.
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg