Simple Sundays | K.I.S.S. Brownies
My son gave me a big hug and a kiss. Thank you mama, thank you for making brownies!
Best brownies ever! my daughter chimed in.
Week after week, I write this Simple Sundays series and yet, I still have to remind myself to K.I.S.S.
Keep it Simple…and Sweet.
I have been playing around with brownie recipes in search of the simplest and the sweetest. This stack of chocolate goodness is fudgy and rich, light while satisfyingly dense. It doesn’t need frosting. It doesn’t need glaze. It doesn’t need nuts. It doesn’t even need ice cream (although I certainly won’t argue with you if you place a dollop on top). All it needs is for you to make it…and eat it.
Go ahead. Give yourself a kiss. One bite of these brownies, and I bet your family will be giving you kisses too.
K.I.S.S. {Keep it Simple & Sweet} Brownies
Yield: 16 brownies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
This is my new go-to recipe when I want a simple and super chocolatey brownie. It is moist and rich, but not overly sweet. The hardest part might be sharing.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon saltDirections:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare an 8x8 baking pan by lightly spraying with cooking spray or greasing with butter. Line with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in granulated and brown sugars. Lower heat and stir in buttermilk and 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips. Remove from heat and whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir into the butter mixture until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Pour into prepared brownie pan and spread evenly.
Bake for about 25 minutes or until it begins to pull from the edges of the pan. Remove from oven, cool completely (or at least until it is just lukewarm). Slice into 16 squares and serve.
These brownies are perfection!! Have a great Sunday, Liren! :)
Nothing beats a simple and sweet brownie recipe. I can’t wait to try these, we adore brownies around here. I love this series!
I’ve never made brownies using buttermilk. I’m definitely trying these.
I am drooling and dying over your amazing brownie photos. How can something so simple, yet so delish, be so beautiful? You’re awesome, Liren. And I love your kids’ comments ~ brought me back to lots of memories of my own. I must try your recipe right now! Off to the kitch. Thanks for sharing :-) Happy Sunday, my dear friend!
Just found this blog, it’ lovely! I’ll follow you ;)
These look pretty good Liren. I’ve got so many good brownie recipes I never know which one to pick when making them. Maybe I should try yours and see how it compares!
That might just be the prettiest brownie photo I’ve ever seen! These look wonderful.
Wow…the HAVE the requisite CRACKLY TOP….I simply must try your version…I’m certain that the buttermilk really takes these up a notch as well…Gorgeous photography…as per usual….and thanks for your continued sharing.
I love your definition of K.I.S.S. – keep it simple and sweet! Totally my way.
Now I have to make these brownies and gather kisses from my family :)
These are absolute perfection! I am all about simplicity when it comes to anything involving chocolate and/or brownies. Can’t wait to make these!
Love fudgy brownies and your cute acronym (KISS)!
Made these gluten free with my favorite purchased all-purpose blend – FANTASTIC! I’ve really missed the distinctive chew that you get with regular baked good – but this recipe does the trick…thank you so much! One little addition that put it over the top – 2 tsp espresso powder. Yum!
liren replied: — September 30th, 2012 @ 8:57 am
Raleigh, I am SO glad to hear that you enjoyed the brownies, and gluten-free! I will share that with my GF friends. And I will definitely try adding espresso powder next time. Brilliant!