These Chocolate Fudge Brownies are ultra-rich, chewy in the center, and full of deep chocolate flavor. Made with real melted chocolate and a hint of cocoa powder, they have that crackly top and fudgy middle everyone loves. Easy to make and even easier to eat!
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or extra chocolate chips for mix-in
Preheat oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Melt chocolate and butter:
In a medium saucepan over low heat (or using a microwave in 20-second bursts), melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
Mix wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Slowly pour in the slightly cooled chocolate mixture and whisk until well combined.
Add dry ingredients:
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix.
Fold in nuts or extra chocolate chips if using.
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Cool and slice:
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
For cleaner cuts, chill them for 30 minutes before slicing.
For extra fudgy brownies, take them out right when the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft.
Add a pinch of espresso powder to boost the chocolate flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.
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