Brownie Squares Powdered Sugar (Printable View)

Fudgy brownie squares topped with powdered sugar for a decadent, sweet treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - Set oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - Whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugar until smooth in a large bowl.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in pan placed on a wire rack.
09 - Use parchment overhang to lift from pan and cut into 16 squares.
10 - Sprinkle powdered sugar over brownies just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for dessert tables
  • Easy to make and delicious
02 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal of brownies from the pan.
03 -
  • Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency.
  • Allow brownies to cool fully before cutting to prevent crumbling.
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