How to Make Best Brownies (with Video) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of brownies, you're going to love this recipe for the Best Brownies! These brownies are rich, fudgy, and full of chocolatey goodness. Plus, we've included a helpful video to guide you through the steps, so you can easily recreate this decadent treat in your own kitchen.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's super easy to make. You don't need any fancy ingredients or kitchen equipment – just a few simple pantry staples and a desire for delicious homemade...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 brownies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool briefly before frosting.
  • To make the frosting: Combine softened butter, confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.
  • Nutrition

    183 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 60mg