Classic Chewy Brownies
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
2. In a saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over low heat. Add 1 cup of sugar and stir until well combined.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 3/4 cup of cocoa powder.
4. Mix in 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
6. Allow the brownies to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of caramel sauce over low heat until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of melted butter, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
4. Mix in 3/4 cup of cocoa powder, 3 eggs, and 1 cup of all-purpose flour until well combined.
5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and drizzle the caramel sauce on top. Sprinkle crushed pretzels over the caramel.
6. Pour the remaining batter over the caramel and pretzels. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Allow the brownies to cool before slicing and serving.
Triple Chocolate Chunk Brownies
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar, 3 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
4. Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder and 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour.
5. Fold in 1 cup of milk chocolate chunks and 1 cup of white chocolate chunks.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Allow the brownies to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
