Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Name: Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 170 grams Unsalted Butter (Melted); 200 grams Granulated Sugar; 100 grams Light Brown Sugar (Packed); 3 Large Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 125 grams All-Purpose Flour; 50 grams Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 100 grams Chocolate Chips (Optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)

Indulge in these rich and fudgy chocolate brownies, perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients, they feature a deep chocolate flavor and a deliciously moist, chewy texture with a delightful crinkly top. A classic dessert that's easy to bake and always a crowd-pleaser.

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#Chocolate

#Brownies

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#Sweet

#Easy

#Homemade

#Fudgy

#American Cuisine

Mixing the wet ingredients

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

45g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Folding in dry ingredients

Ingredients

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Brownie batter in baking pan

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan, or line it with parchment paper leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan, or line it with parchment paper leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
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Using parchment paper prevents sticking and makes lifting the cooled brownies out of the pan much easier.
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In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Whisk them together until the mixture is smooth and the sugars are well incorporated.
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In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Whisk them together until the mixture is smooth and the sugars are well incorporated.
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Mixing well at this stage helps create that desirable shiny, crinkly top on your brownies.
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Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Avoid overmixing the eggs; just enough to combine them into the batter.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
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Overmixing the flour can develop gluten, leading to a cakey texture instead of fudgy. Mix until no streaks of flour remain.
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Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
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Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
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For fudgier brownies, it's better to slightly underbake than overbake. The brownies will continue to set as they cool.
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Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting them into squares. This step is crucial for achieving clean, fudgy slices.
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Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting them into squares. This step is crucial for achieving clean, fudgy slices.
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Patience is key! Cooling them fully prevents crumbling and ensures the perfect fudgy texture.