These brownies are simple to make. They are rich, fudgy and delicious and get their big chocolate flavor from cocoa powder. They are ready to hit the oven in just a couple of minutes.
Melt the ½ cup butter in a large saucepan, then remove from the heat.
Stir in the ½ cup cocoa powder and 1 cup granulated sugar until dissolved.
Whisk in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon almond extract until shiny.
Stir in ⅔ cup all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt until just combined.
Spread in a 8x8 pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until set to your liking.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 134 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 39 mg
Sodium: 105 mg
Sugar: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
Reviews
Starla on 2026-10-18 (5 stars): I made this recipe as a double batch, with chocolate chips and walnuts added. I also scooped them into cupcake liners and baked that way instead of 2 8x8 pans. They turned out amazing and my family loved them!
Kathy P on 2026-03-04 (5 stars): Thank you! These are very good and so easy and fast.
Margie Dixon on 2025-07-18 (5 stars): SO FUDGY AND WONDERFUL! FAST AND EASY!!
Tiffany on 2024-12-12 (5 stars): Really good!! I doubled the recipe. Will be my new go to recipe for brownies.