Description
Buttery, golden, and irresistibly chewy, these Vanilla Brownies are a 6-step dessert dream! Crispy edges meet a soft, vanilla-kissed center for a treat that’s easier than cookies and tastier than blondies. Perfect for beginners and pros alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (browned and cooled)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs + 1 yolk (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Mix wet ingredients: Whisk sugar into the browned butter. Add eggs, yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, and cornstarch.
- Fold together: Gently mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in white chocolate chips (if using).
- Bake: Pour batter into a lined 9×9 pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22-25 minutes.
- Cool & slice: Let cool completely, then cut into 16 squares.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free flour 1:1 for GF brownies. Swap white chocolate chips for nuts or dried fruit.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Pro Tip: For fudgier brownies, underbake by 2 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (2x2 inch)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: vanilla brownies, easy dessert recipe, chewy blondies, homemade brownies, 6-step baking