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Fudgy Brownies
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Fudgy Brownies
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Fudgy Brownies

These fudgy brownies are a chocolate lover's dream, featuring a rich, dense, and intensely chocolatey interior with a slightly crisp top. Made with a combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips, and enhanced with a hint of espresso, they offer a deep and complex flavor. The recipe is straightforward, involving simple mixing steps and a quick bake, making it perfect for a delightful homemade treat.
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Mixing wet ingredients for brownies
Mixing wet ingredients for brownies

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
28m
Cook Time
43m
Total Time
9
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
4g
Protein
45g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Rich brownie batter
Rich brownie batter

Ingredients

  • Eggs

    2
  • Cocoa Powder
    (42g)

    1 cup
  • Salt
    (3g)

    1 tsp
  • Baking Powder
    (3g)

    1 tsp
  • Vanilla Extract
    (6g)

    1 tsp
  • Unsalted Butter
    (113g, melted)

    1 cup
  • Sugar
    (200g)

    1 cup
  • All-purpose Flour
    (90g)

    3 cup
  • Espresso Powder
    (4g, instant)

    2 tsp
  • Chocolate Chips
    (170g)

    1 cup
Servings: 9
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Freshly baked brownies in the pan
Freshly baked brownies in the pan

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, instant espresso powder, and vanilla extract. Whisk them together until well combined.
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    In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, instant espresso powder, and vanilla extract. Whisk them together until well combined.
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    Ensure there are no lumps of cocoa powder for a smooth batter.
  • 2

    In a separate microwave-safe bowl, cream together the melted unsalted butter and sugar.
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    In a separate microwave-safe bowl, cream together the melted unsalted butter and sugar.
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    Make sure butter is fully melted before combining with sugar for better consistency.
  • 3

    Microwave the butter and sugar mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture becomes shiny. This may take 2-3 intervals.
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    Microwave the butter and sugar mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture becomes shiny. This may take 2-3 intervals.
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    Stirring well between intervals is key to dissolving the sugar without cooking the mixture.
  • 4

    Pour the butter-sugar mixture into the egg mixture. Mix thoroughly until everything is well incorporated and the batter is smooth.
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    Pour the butter-sugar mixture into the egg mixture. Mix thoroughly until everything is well incorporated and the batter is smooth.
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    Combine gradually to ensure a homogenous mixture.
  • 5

    Add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies.
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    Add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies.
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    Stop mixing as soon as no dry streaks of flour are visible.
  • 6

    Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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    Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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    For extra gooeyness, save a few chocolate chips to sprinkle on top before baking.
  • 7

    Pour the brownie batter into a prepared 8x8 inch baking pan (greased and floured or lined with parchment paper).
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    Pour the brownie batter into a prepared 8x8 inch baking pan (greased and floured or lined with parchment paper).
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    Using parchment paper with an overhang makes it easy to lift the brownies out once cooled.
  • 8

    Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
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    Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
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    Brownies are better slightly underbaked for that fudgy texture. Avoid overbaking.
  • 9

    Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. This is crucial for fudgy, neat squares.
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    Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. This is crucial for fudgy, neat squares.
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    Patience is key! Cooling allows the brownies to set and become perfectly fudgy.
  • 10

    Once cooled, lift the brownies from the pan, slice into desired serving sizes, and enjoy!
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    Once cooled, lift the brownies from the pan, slice into desired serving sizes, and enjoy!
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    For clean slices, use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry between cuts.
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