Description
Indulge in the world’s best fudgiest brownies that deliver a rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey experience. These homemade brownies combine melted butter and semi-sweet chocolate with a perfect balance of sugars and cocoa powder, resulting in a delectably gooey texture that’s sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy brownie removal later.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped semi-sweet chocolate together using 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully combined. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Mix sugars: Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted butter and chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the wet mixture, whisking well after each addition, followed by stirring in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Add chocolate chips (optional): Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks if using, for extra bursts of melted chocolate within the brownies.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Baking time: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs for that fudgy perfection.
- Cool and slice: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using the parchment overhang and slicing into 9 large pieces.
Notes
- For extra gooey brownies, bake closer to 30 minutes; for a firmer texture, bake up to 35 minutes.
- Chill brownies before slicing to achieve cleaner cuts and help maintain shape.
- Add chopped nuts or swirl in peanut butter or Nutella for creative twists on this recipe.
