Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 oz red food coloring
- Optional: cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by greasing it lightly with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Combine the melted butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring just until no dry flour is visible.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and tap gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Prepare cream cheese frosting and frost the cooled brownies if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results and avoid overbaking for a fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian