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Easy Homemade Dessert
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Easy Homemade Dessert
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Easy Homemade Dessert

This recipe, inspired by 'Sizzle with Tizzle, dessert edition,' guides you through making a delightful and easy homemade dessert. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, this recipe is designed for both aspiring chefs and bakers. Enjoy creating this treat and don't forget to tag if you try!
#Dessert
#Baking
#Sweet Treat
#Homemade
#Easy Baking
#Chocolate
Wet and dry ingredients combined in a mixing bowl
Wet and dry ingredients combined in a mixing bowl

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
8
Servings
Medium
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
4g
Protein
50g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Dessert baking in the oven
Dessert baking in the oven

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    (Sifted)

    1.5 cups
  • Granulated sugar

    1 cup
  • Unsalted butter
    (1 stick, melted)

    0.5 cup
  • Large eggs

    2
  • Vanilla extract

    1 tsp
  • Baking powder

    1 tsp
  • Salt

    0.5 tsp
  • Chocolate chips
    (Optional, for added flavor)

    1 cup
Servings: 8
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Freshly baked dessert cooling on a wire rack
Freshly baked dessert cooling on a wire rack

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper.
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    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper.
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    Ensure even coating to prevent sticking. Parchment paper makes removal easier.
  • 2

    In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid. Set aside to cool slightly.
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    In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid. Set aside to cool slightly.
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    Don't overheat the butter; it should just be melted, not browned.
  • 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. If using cocoa powder, add it here.
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    In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. If using cocoa powder, add it here.
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    Whisking dry ingredients ensures they are evenly distributed, preventing lumps in the final product.
  • 4

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and frothy.
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    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and frothy.
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    Whipping the eggs and sugar creates air, contributing to a lighter texture.
  • 5

    Gradually pour the slightly cooled melted butter into the wet mixture, whisking continuously until well combined.
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    Gradually pour the slightly cooled melted butter into the wet mixture, whisking continuously until well combined.
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    Adding butter slowly helps emulsify the mixture and prevents the eggs from scrambling.
  • 6

    Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture in two additions, mixing until just combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
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    Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture in two additions, mixing until just combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
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    Overmixing can develop gluten, leading to a tough dessert. Mix until no streaks of flour remain.
  • 7

    If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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    If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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    A spatula works best for folding to avoid crushing the chocolate chips.
  • 8

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
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    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
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    Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth the top for even baking.
  • 9

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter.
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    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter.
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    Baking times can vary by oven. Start checking for doneness at 25 minutes.
  • 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares and serving.
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    Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares and serving.
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    Cooling fully is crucial for the dessert to set and become firm, making it easier to cut cleanly.
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