Brownie Squares with Sugar Dusting (Printable Version)

Fudgy brownie squares topped with a light powdered sugar dusting, perfect for sweet indulgence.

# What You 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:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center yields moist crumbs.
08 - Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lift brownies out using parchment overhang.
09 - Cut into 16 squares and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Perfectly fudgy texture
  • Simple ingredients and easy to make
02 -
  • Use room temperature eggs for best mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy.
03 -
  • Sift the dry ingredients to avoid lumps.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
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