Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large microwave-safe bowl or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler), melt the unsalted butter and chopped unsweetened chocolate together. Stir frequently until smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined. Then, one at a time, whisk in the large eggs, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tougher brownies. If using, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (not wet batter). The top should look crinkly and set.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for fudgy brownies, as they continue to set as they cool. Once completely cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the slab out of the pan.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
Cut the cooled brownie slab into 9 generous squares (or more, depending on desired serving size) using a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large microwave-safe bowl or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler), melt the unsalted butter and chopped unsweetened chocolate together. Stir frequently until smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined. Then, one at a time, whisk in the large eggs, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tougher brownies. If using, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (not wet batter). The top should look crinkly and set.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for fudgy brownies, as they continue to set as they cool. Once completely cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the slab out of the pan.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
Cut the cooled brownie slab into 9 generous squares (or more, depending on desired serving size) using a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min