Brownie Squares Powdered Sugar (Print Version)

Fudgy brownie squares dusted with powdered sugar for a rich, sweet treat to enjoy anytime.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing 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 butter mixture, whisking thoroughly after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool fully in the pan set on a wire rack.
09 - Lift brownies using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares.
10 - Just before serving, dust the brownie squares lightly with powdered sugar.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Contains Wheat (gluten) eggs milk (butter)
  • May contain traces of nuts if added
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy
  • Use parchment overhang for easy removal
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