Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until the batter is velvety. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the all-purpose flour just until no white streaks remain; do not over-mix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan for 1 hour before slicing into 10 squares.