Description
Indulge in these rich and fudgy Brownie Bottom Bars, layered with creaminess and packed with chocolatey goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until glossy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg