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Fudgy 4-Ingredient Brownies that Melt in Your Mouth

Decadent 4-ingredient brownies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any chocolate lover.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • ½ cup Butter Can substitute margarine for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness and structure.
  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder Opt for high-quality dark cocoa.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature for better mixing.
Optional Add-ins
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips For extra flavor.
  • ½ cup Nuts Chopped nuts can be used as well.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • 8x8 inch square baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Melt ½ cup of butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 minute.
  3. Mix in 1 cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of cocoa powder into the melted butter until shiny and velvety.
  4. Add 2 room-temperature eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  5. Fold in ¼ cup of all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon of salt until just combined.
  6. (Optional) Fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
  8. Cool in the pan on a wire rack, then slice into squares.

Notes

For the best fudgy texture, aim for slightly underbaked brownies.