If you love rich, dense, and ultra-chocolatey brownies, this fudgy chocolate brownie recipe is exactly what you need. With a perfect balance between chewy and gooey, these homemade brownies are a chocoholic’s dream.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder (optional, for a slight lift)
- ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips or chunks (for extra fudginess, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhangs for easy removal.
2. Melt Butter and Chocolate
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Mix the Sugars and Eggs
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and slightly fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in the melted butter and chocolate mixture, stirring until fully combined.
4. Add the Dry Ingredients
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder (if using).
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula—do not overmix!
- If desired, fold in the extra chocolate chips or chunks for even more richness.
5. Bake the Brownies
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly gooey (a toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter).
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting.
6. Slice and Serve
- Lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper.
- Slice into 9 large squares or 16 smaller pieces.
- Enjoy as-is or serve with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Tips for the Perfect Fudgy Brownies
✔ Use quality chocolate – The better the chocolate, the richer the brownies.
✔ Don’t overbake – Fudgy brownies should be slightly underbaked in the center.
✔ Let them cool – This helps them set properly for the best texture.
✔ Use room temperature eggs – This helps create a smooth batter.
These fudgy chocolate brownies are guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate craving. Enjoy!
