Not Boxed Brownies
A simple, chocolatey, and delightfully gooey homemade brownie recipe that gives you that classic boxed-brownie comfort with a scratch-made twist. Not too sweet, perfectly rich, and endlessly versatile!
Servings 12 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop until fully liquid.
- Combine butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add remaining ingredients: Slowly add the cocoa powder, eggs, flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are just combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into your prepared 9x13-inch pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let them cool slightly before slicing into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
The recipe comes from the cookbook titled Good to the Corp: West Point Women's Cookbook.