# Brownies from scratch (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [The BEST Fudgy Brownie Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9hKRIQ3uxc) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.19 per serving, ~$6.56 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.81* per serving (88%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (75g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (optional) instant espresso powder
- 3 large, room temperature eggs
- 1 tbsp (15mL) vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups (270g) semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- to taste flaked sea salt

## Steps

1. [0:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9hKRIQ3uxc&t=8s) Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
2. [0:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9hKRIQ3uxc&t=12s) Cube the unsalted butter into a large microwave-safe bowl.
3. [0:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9hKRIQ3uxc&t=33s) Melt the butter in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between.
4. [0:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9hKRIQ3uxc&t=48s) Sift the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and espresso powder (if using) into the melted butter.
5. [3:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9hKRIQ3uxc&t=202s) Whisk the mixture vigorously for about a minute to help dissolve the sugar.
6. [4:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9hKRIQ3uxc&t=254s) Add the room-temperature eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl.
7. [5:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9hKRIQ3uxc&t=333s) Whisk the batter again until smooth and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
8. Chop the semisweet chocolate block into chunks, reserving a handful for the top.
9. Add the all-purpose flour and the chopped chocolate chunks to the batter.
10. Gently fold the ingredients with a spatula just until the flour disappears.
11. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, using a bit of butter to hold it in place.
12. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.
13. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chunks and flaky sea salt on top.
14. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
15. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out with the parchment paper and slicing.

## Equipment

- microwave
- whisk
- sifter
- spatula
- baking pan
- parchment paper
- knife
- cutting board
- kitchen scale

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- total preparation time
- exact microwave power level

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