Decadent 4th of July Gooey Brownies
Celebrate the 4th of July with these irresistibly gooey brownies that are sure to become a crowd favorite. Bursting with rich chocolate flavor and a delightful chewy texture, they’re perfect for summer gatherings, backyard barbecues, or fireworks picnics. Easy to make and even easier to devour, these brownies will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly before whisking in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (68g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For extra gooey brownies, slightly underbake them; they will continue to firm up as they cool. Feel free to substitute dark chocolate chips for a richer taste or mix in nuts for added crunch.