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Fudgy Brownies Recipe

Course: Bars, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes
Indulge in a decadent dessert with these incredible Fudgy Brownies. They’re moist, chocolatey, and delicious! They will have you coming back for seconds and thirds whenever you’re in the mood for something sweet.
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Hand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dark chocolate chunks 227 grams, divided
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 141 grams, melted and slightly cooled (1¼ sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 198 grams
  • 2 large eggs 50 grams, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour 90 grams
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 21 grams
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
    overhead view of ingredients for fudgy brownies.
  • Melt 4 ounces of the chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals. Set aside to cool.
    8 ounces dark chocolate chunks
    melty chocolate for fudgy brownies in a white bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla and beat for 1-2 minutes, until fluffy and light in color.
    10 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    fudgy brownie batter in a glass bowl with a hand mixer.
  • Whisk in the melted chocolate, then sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold to incorporate the dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix as this will cause the brownies to be more cake-like in texture.
    ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    dry ingredients added to fudgy brownie batter in a glass bowl with a hand mixer.
  • Fold in the remaining chocolate chunks, then transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan.
    fudgy brownie batter spread in a prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, then remove to cool completely.

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Notes

  • Fold: Be sure to fold the ingredients instead of over mixing. When you mix too much, the brownies will be more cake-like.
  • Cook: Check on your brownies while they’re baking. You don’t want to overcook them. so be sure to remove them when the edges start to get slightly crispy.
  • Decorate: Feel free to sprinkle powdered sugar on top of these brownies as an added touch. Some people like to add a caramel drizzle on top.
Storage: Store fudgy brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 3mg