Description
These ultimate chocolate brownies are rich, fudgy, and easy to make with pantry staples. Perfect for any occasion, this no-fail brownie recipe is loaded with semisweet chocolate chunks for the ultimate gooey treat.
Ingredients
¾ cup baking cocoa
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅔ cup butter (melted and divided)
½ cup boiling water
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans (optional)
2 cups (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
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In a large bowl, stir cocoa and baking soda. Add ⅓ cup melted butter and boiling water. Mix well.
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Stir in sugar, eggs, remaining ⅓ cup melted butter, and vanilla.
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Mix flour and salt, then gradually add to cocoa mixture.
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Fold in pecans (optional) and chocolate chunks.
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Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until brownies pull away from the pan’s edges.
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Cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
Omit pecans for a nut-free version.
For cleaner cuts, chill brownies before slicing.
You can substitute butter with margarine if needed.
Add extra chocolate chips, peanut butter, or fruit for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
