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Super Fudgy Brownies (One-Bowl Recipe)
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Super Fudgy Brownies (One-Bowl Recipe)
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Super Fudgy Brownies (One-Bowl Recipe)

These super fudgy brownies are incredibly easy to make using just one bowl, yielding a rich, dense, and chocolatey dessert. This recipe makes an 8x8 inch pan, which can be cut into 9 large slices, perfect for satisfying any chocolate craving.
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Mixing the wet ingredients
Mixing the wet ingredients

Recipe Information

22m
Prep Time
28m
Cook Time
1h 20m
Total Time
9
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
3g
Protein
49g
Carbs
21g
Fat
Folding in the flour
Folding in the flour

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter
    (melted (140g))

    10 tbsp
  • Granulated sugar
    ((250g))

    1 cups
  • Brown sugar
    ((25g))

    2 tbsp
  • Eggs

    2 large
  • Vanilla extract

    1 tsp
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
    ((56g))

    ½ cup + 2 tbsp mixture
  • Vegetable oil
    ((13g))

    1 tbsp
  • Salt

    ½ tsp tsp
  • Espresso powder
    (optional)

    ½ tsp tsp
  • All-purpose flour
    ((63g))

    ½ cup cups
  • Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
    (plus extra for topping)

    1 cups
Servings: 9
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Brownie batter in the pan with chocolate chips
Brownie batter in the pan with chocolate chips

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
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    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
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    Properly lining the pan ensures your brownies won't stick and are easy to remove.
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    Melt the unsalted butter. You can do this in a microwave or a saucepan over low heat.
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    Melt the unsalted butter. You can do this in a microwave or a saucepan over low heat.
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    Ensure the butter is fully melted but not browned.
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    In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
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    In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
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    Whisk the mixture thoroughly for about 1-2 minutes until it is smooth and glossy.
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    Whisk the mixture thoroughly for about 1-2 minutes until it is smooth and glossy.
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    Vigorous whisking helps create a crinkly top crust on your brownies.
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    Crack in the two eggs.
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    Crack in the two eggs.
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    Add the vanilla extract to the bowl.
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    Add the vanilla extract to the bowl.
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    Whisk again until the eggs and vanilla are fully incorporated and the mixture is well combined.
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    Whisk again until the eggs and vanilla are fully incorporated and the mixture is well combined.
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    Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the wet mixture.
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    Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the wet mixture.
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    Pour in the vegetable oil.
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    Pour in the vegetable oil.
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    Add the salt to the bowl.
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    Add the salt to the bowl.
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    If using, add the espresso powder.
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    If using, add the espresso powder.
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    Espresso powder deepens the chocolate flavor without making the brownies taste like coffee.
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    Whisk the mixture until all the added dry ingredients are just incorporated and no streaks of powder remain.
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    Whisk the mixture until all the added dry ingredients are just incorporated and no streaks of powder remain.
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    Add the all-purpose flour to the batter.
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    Add the all-purpose flour to the batter.
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    Gently fold the flour into the batter using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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    Gently fold the flour into the batter using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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    Overmixing can develop gluten, leading to tougher, cake-like brownies instead of fudgy ones.
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    Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate into the batter.
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    Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate into the batter.
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    Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor and melt.
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    Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 8x8 inch baking pan.
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    Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 8x8 inch baking pan.
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    Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
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    Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top of the batter for an extra chocolatey crust.
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    Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top of the batter for an extra chocolatey crust.
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    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (not wet batter).
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    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (not wet batter).
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    For super fudgy brownies, it's better to slightly underbake than overbake. The brownies will continue to set as they cool.
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    Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. This can take at least 30-60 minutes.
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    Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. This can take at least 30-60 minutes.
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    Cooling completely is crucial for the fudgy texture and clean slices.
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    Once cooled, lift the brownies from the pan using the parchment paper, slice into 9 large pieces, and serve.
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    Once cooled, lift the brownies from the pan using the parchment paper, slice into 9 large pieces, and serve.
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    For neat slices, use a sharp knife and clean it between cuts.
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