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Close-up stack of three fudgy Chocolate Brownie with Cocoa Powder with crackly tops.

Rich & Fudgy Chocolate Brownie

Fudgy, rich, and ridiculously easy. this chocolate brownie with cocoa powder delivers dessert perfection every time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter in microwave. Let cool 2 minutes.
  • Mix melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  • Whisk cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder in separate bowl.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Don't overmix.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick has moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Keyword chocolate brownies, easy brownies, fudgy brownies