The Best Basic Brownies

September 2009

The Best Basic Brownies
Rating (4.0)

11 people tried this recipe.

We can't believe people are still using boxed mixes!

9 servings Prep: 15 mins Bake: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 sticks melted unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup flour

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees . Grease a 9-by-9-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 sticks melted unsalted butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in 3 eggs, 1 at a time. Stir in 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 cup flour. Transfer the batter to the baking pan and bake until just set, 25 to 30 minutes; let cool.