Name: Homemade Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar (Source: 1 cup granulated sugar); 1/4 cup butter (cut into cubes) (Source: 1/4 cup butter (cut into cubes)); 1/4 cup water (Source: 1/4 cup water); 3 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided) (Source: 3 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)); 4 each eggs (Source: 4 eggs); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Source: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract); 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (Source: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Source: 1/2 teaspoon baking soda); 1/2 teaspoon salt (Source: 1/2 teaspoon salt)

Get to know the ingredients

granulated sugar

In the method: In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and water.

butter (cut into cubes)

In the method: In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and water.

semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)

In the method: Remove from the heat and add 3 cups of the chocolate chips (reserving the last 1/2 cup) and stir until the chocolate is melted.

Let’s make it

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 24. Original quantities shown.

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1 cup granulated sugar
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Source: 1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter (cut into cubes)
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Source: 1/4 cup butter (cut into cubes)
1/4 cup water
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Source: 1/4 cup water
3 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
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Source: 3 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
4 each eggs
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Source: 4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Source: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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Source: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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Source: 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
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Source: 1/2 teaspoon salt

How to make it

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Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper, or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and water. Place over medium heat and cook until the butter is melted and the mixture starts to boil. Remove from the heat and add 3 cups of the chocolate chips (reserving the last 1/2 cup) and stir until the chocolate is melted.
Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
Add the flour, baking soda and salt and stir to combine. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake until the brownies are set, about 30 minutes. Do not over-bake.
Let the brownies cool, then cut into squares.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Let the brownies cool, then cut into squares.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the sauce additions

Have the sauce liquid ready for the addition described in the method.

Match the cuts in the method

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven, saucepan, and baking dish. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 325ºF.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the instruction to take the pan off the heat before the finishing addition.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Bake until the brownies are set, about 30 minutes.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Have the sauce liquid ready for the addition described in the method.

Additional recipe notes

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Homemade Brownies

1. Check the off-heat addition

2. Preheat as directed

3. Allow for cooling