birthday brownies
These birthday brownies are the perfect treat for any celebration! With a rich, fudgy texture and delicious chocolate flavor, they're easy to make and fully customizable with your favorite mix-ins. Whether for a birthday or special occasion, these brownies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Mix the Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: If using, fold chocolate chips into the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan before cutting into squares.