Mmm-Mmm Better Brownies
Mmm-Mmm Better Brownies are moist, fudgy, and packed with deep chocolate flavour. Simple pantry ingredients come together to create a dessert that’s indulgent yet easy to prepare. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these brownies can be enjoyed warm, topped with ice cream, or just as they are.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Optional Frosting:
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
- For the frosting, beat together butter, cocoa, honey, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar until creamy. Spread over cooled brownies if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Let them cool before cutting to avoid crumbling.