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This perfect Fudgy Brownie Recipe has a rich chocolate flavor and incredibly moist texture. It’s a super easy-to-follow recipe uses simple ingredients to create decadent, bakery-quality brownies that are in and out of the oven in just 30 minutes. Perfect for chocolate lovers!
👩🍳 Whether you’re savoring a warm brownie straight from the oven or indulging in a leftover piece the next day, homemade fudgy brownies offer a level of freshness and satisfaction that cannot be replicated by anything store-bought!
My 2 Best Tips for Making This Fudgy Brownie Recipe
Don’t Overbake: If you want extra fudgy brownies have a moist and slightly undercooked center. To achieve this, you’ll want to reduce the baking time compared to cakey brownies. Start checking for doneness a few minutes earlier than the recommended time and remove the brownies from the oven as soon as a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking, as it can result in a dry texture.
Quality Chocolate: Since chocolate is the star of this recipe, using high-quality unsweetened chocolate makes a noticeable difference in flavor. Look for chocolate with at least 70% cacao content for the richest, most chocolate-y taste.
🩷 Melissa
These brownies are dense, moist, and have that perfect chewy bite that chocolate lovers crave!
And they’re super quick to make — in and out of the oven in just 30 minutes. I keep it simple by mixing the brownies in the pan I use for melting the butter and chocolate so it’s a quick cleanup, too!
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Ingredients
- Baking chocolate — with at least 70% cacao content!
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Flour
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Fudgy Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, baking chocolate with at least 70% cacao
- ½ cup butter, salted or unsalted
- 1 cup sugar, granulated
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup flour, all-purpose
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Prepare a 9×9-inch square baking pan by greasing it generously. You can use a bit of butter, oil, or a non-stick spray for this. You could also line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides. This will allow you to lift the brownies out of the pan more easily after baking.
- Take a 2-quart saucepan and add in the 2 oz of unsweetened chocolate and ½ cup of butter. Place the saucepan over low heat.
- Stir the mixture constantly to ensure that the chocolate and butter melt evenly and do not burn.
- Once the chocolate and butter have melted together, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the chocolate and butter mixture. Make sure to stir well, so the sugar dissolves, and the eggs and vanilla are evenly distributed.
- Next, gently fold in the flour and salt. Stir until just combined. Don't over mix; it just should be well combined.
- Pour your brownie batter into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to level the batter evenly throughout the pan.
- Put the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes. I suggest starting to check for doneness after 18 minutes. To check if your brownies are done, insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter), your brownies are ready. If it comes out wet, then bake another 2 minutes and check again; repeat if needed until JUST done.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares.
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Notes
- Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so start checking the brownies after about 18 minutes to avoid over-baking.
- If you prefer your brownies more fudgy, you can slightly under-bake them by a couple of minutes.
- Resist the urge to cut into warm brownies.
- Allowing them to cool for at least 15 minutes helps them set properly and prevents them from falling apart.
- For the cleanest cuts, let them cool completely and use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
- Create a parchment paper sling by lining your pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides. This makes removing the brownies foolproof and gives you perfectly clean edges when you cut them.
- Brownies are great on their own, or you can serve them with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top for even more decadence!
- Create a brownie sundae like the ones served at your favorite ice cream place.
- Once completely cooled, these brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerated for a week.
- Adding a piece bread to the storage container will help maintain moisture and keep your brownies fudgy for days
- They can also be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
How To Make Easy Fudgy Brownies
Step 1: Preheat your oven and grease baking pan. In a saucepan over low heat, melt unsweetened chocolate and butter together, stirring constantly until smooth.
Step 2: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Gently fold in the flour and salt until just mixed.
Step 3: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Step 4: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares.
Recipe FAQs
It’s not recommended to substitute sweetened chocolate for unsweetened chocolate in this recipe. Unsweetened chocolate provides the intense chocolate flavor without added sugar, which is crucial for the proper balance of sweetness and texture. If you only have sweetened chocolate, reduce the sugar by about 1/4 cup to compensate.
For the fudgiest brownies, look for a toothpick that comes out with a few moist, chocolatey crumbs clinging to it. If the toothpick comes out completely clean, the brownies may be slightly overbaked. Start checking at 18 minutes and bake for 2-3 additional minutes if needed.
Yes! Simply double all ingredients and use a 9×13 inch pan. The baking time will increase to approximately 25-30 minutes. Keep an eye on them and use the toothpick test to ensure they don’t overbake in the larger pan.
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