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A stack of three rich and gooey chocolate brownies on a wooden plate.

Fudgy Brownie Recipe

Nothing beats the indulgence of a rich, gooey, fudgy brownie that melts in your mouth. This recipe guarantees the perfect balance of dense, moist, and chocolatey goodness with a glossy, crackly top. Learn the secrets behind the best fudgy brownies and how to avoid common mistakes to achieve bakery-quality results every time!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 hours
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Ingredients:
  • ½ cup 60g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 40g cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Wet Ingredients:
  • ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup 50g brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Additions Optional:
  • ½ cup 85g semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
  • ½ cup 60g chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan
  • Parchment paper (for easy removal)
  • Mixing bowls (one large, one medium)
  • Whisk (for mixing wet ingredients)
  • Spatula (for folding dry ingredients)
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Kitchen scale (for accurate measurements, optional)
  • Small saucepan (for melting butter)
  • Oven thermometer (to ensure accurate baking temperature, optional)
  • Toothpick or cake tester (to check doneness)
  • Cooling rack (to cool brownies evenly)
  • Sharp knife (for clean, precise cuts)

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prepare the Pan:
  2. Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C).
  3. Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  4. Melt Butter & Mix with Cocoa Powder:
  5. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
  7. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, stirring well to combine.
  8. Incorporate the Eggs & Vanilla:
  9. Let the mixture cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
  10. Stir in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
  11. Combine Dry & Wet Ingredients:
  12. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  13. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula (do not overmix!).
  14. Add Chocolate Chunks or Nuts (Optional):
  15. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
  16. Bake to Perfection:
  17. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  18. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  19. Let cool completely before slicing for clean edges and fudgy texture.

Notes

For Extra Glossy Tops: Beat the eggs and sugar together before adding to the batter.
For a More Intense Chocolate Flavor: Use a mix of Dutch-process cocoa and melted dark chocolate.
For Extra Gooey Brownies: Slightly underbake and let them cool completely before slicing.
Storage: Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Now you’re ready to enjoy the ultimate fudgy brownies—perfectly rich, moist, and decadent! 🍫