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Fudgy Brownies Recipe

5 from 55 reviews

These fudgy brownies are rich, moist, and delightfully chocolatey. Made with simple ingredients including cocoa powder, butter, sugar, and eggs, they offer a perfect balance of dense texture and intense chocolate flavor. Easy to prepare and bake in under half an hour, they are an ideal treat for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt

Optional

  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan to prevent the brownies from sticking.
  2. Melt butter and combine with sugar: Place the butter in a saucepan over low heat until melted. Stir in the granulated sugar until well combined, ensuring a smooth mixture.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the eggs one at a time to create a silky batter. Then mix in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt to evenly combine and aerate the mixture.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using gentle folding motions to avoid overmixing, which helps keep the brownies fudgy.
  6. Add chocolate chips: If desired, fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for extra bursts of chocolate.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain fudgy texture.
  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
  • The optional chocolate chips add extra gooey pockets of melted chocolate.
  • Allow brownies to cool before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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