Roadhouse Rhapsody: The 'Big Ol' Brownie' Home Edition

Instructions

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   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk well until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies.

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   Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

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   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The edges should be set, but the center can still be slightly fudgy.

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   Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before cutting. For the full 'Big Ol' Brownie' experience, you can serve it warm.

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   To serve: Cut a generous portion of the warm brownie. Top with a scoop (or two!) of vanilla ice cream, drizzle generously with chocolate syrup, and finish with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy immediately!