The Ultimate Fudgy Brownie Recipe
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Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
- ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 4 Qty Large Eggs
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
Optional Add-ins
- 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ½ Cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
- Flaky Sea Salt for Topping
Directions
Step 1 – Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging over the sides for easy removal later.Step 2 – Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and glossy. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.Step 3 – Add the Dry Ingredients
Sift together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft, fudgy texture.Step 4 – Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts if using. The batter should be thick and rich.Step 5 – Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly using a spatula.Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.Step 6 – Cool
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper.Step 7 – Slice & Serve
Cut into 16 equal squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Kitchen Tips
🍫 Use Good-Quality Chocolate
The flavor of your brownies depends heavily on the cocoa powder or chocolate you use. Choose a good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer taste.🥄 Don’t Overmix the Batter
Mix the batter only until the dry ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make the brownies dense and cake-like instead of soft and fudgy.⏲ Don’t Overbake
For fudgy brownies, remove them from the oven when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. They will continue to cook slightly as they cool.❄ Cool Before Cutting
Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing. This helps them set properly and gives you clean, neat squares.Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, refrigerate for 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
