Brownie Squares Powdered Sugar (Printer View)

Moist, fudgy brownie squares dusted with powdered sugar for a simple, elegant finish.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
06 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
07 - 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Topping

10 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
09 - Lift brownies from the pan using parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Contains Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk (butter).
  • May contain traces of nuts if added.
03 -
  • For extra richness, fold in 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips or chopped nuts before baking.
  • Serve with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a special touch.
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