This Homemade Brownie Recipe from Scratch makes irresistibly rich, fudgy brownies with a crackly top — easy to make and even easier to love.
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
6 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease an 8×8-inch pan.
Melt butter and chocolate until smooth. Cool slightly.
Whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla until pale and glossy.
Add melted chocolate and mix well.
Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes.
Cool completely before slicing.