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Three homemade vanilla cheesecake brownies stacked on a white plate, with a fudgy chocolate base, creamy vanilla layer, and a golden, slightly cracked top crust, lit softly to highlight the rich, real textures.

vanilla brownies

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Chewy, golden vanilla brownies with a crackly top and warm, buttery vanilla flavor — a crowd-pleasing, chocolate-free twist on a classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Family-Friendly
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - European-style preferred ,melted
  • ¾ cup White sugar
  • ¼ cup Light brown sugar - For moisture and flavor depth
  • 2 Large eggs - Room temperature
  • 1 Egg yolk - Adds richness and moisture
  • 1½ teaspoon Pure vanilla extract - Use real extract ,not imitation
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour - Spoon and level to measure
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt - Essential for flavor balance
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking powder - Gives slight lift
  • ½ teaspoon Almond extract - Optional ,Grandma's secret touch
  • 1 tablespoon Malted milk powder - Optional ,enhances flavor
  • ⅓ cup White chocolate chips - Optional,for texture and sweetness
  • 1 pod Vanilla bean seeds - Optional ,for special occasions

Equipment

  • 1 8×8-inch metal baking pan (Better heat conduction for chewy edges)
  • 1 Parchment paper (With overhang for easy lifting)
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl (For wet and dry ingredients)
  • 1 Whisk or electric mixer (For smooth sugar-butter mixture)
  • 1 Silicone spatula (To fold in dry ingredients and smooth top)
  • 1 Cooling rack (Cools brownies evenly after baking)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter until liquid but not hot. Let cool slightly.
  3. Whisk in both sugars until mixture lightens and looks glossy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Add yolk and vanilla.
  5. Stir in almond extract, vanilla bean seeds, and malted milk powder (if using).
  6. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt just until no dry streaks remain.
  7. Fold in white chocolate chips if using. Batter will be thick.
  8. Spread into prepared pan, smoothing the top. Tap pan on counter to remove air.

Nutrition

Serving: 45gCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: -1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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