Fudgy Brownies
Fudgy Brownies
Ingredients
- 110 g butter
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 2 eggs
- 150 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 170°C. Line a baking pan (an 8x8 inch square pan works well) with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 170
- 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 110g butter and 100g dark chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate large bowl, combine the 2 eggs, 150g sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light in color and fluffy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the slightly cooled melted chocolate and butter mixture into the whisked egg mixture. Gently mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Sift the 60g all-purpose flour, 30g cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt directly into the wet ingredients. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the chocolate chips (about 1/2 cup, or your preferred amount) to the batter and gently fold them in until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The edges should be set.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 170
- 9
Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for fudgy brownies and clean cuts. This can take 1-2 hours.
⏱️ 60 min
- 10
Once completely cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut them into squares and serve.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fudgy Brownies
- 110 g butter
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 2 eggs
- 150 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 170°C. Line a baking pan (an 8x8 inch square pan works well) with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 170 - 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 110g butter and 100g dark chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate large bowl, combine the 2 eggs, 150g sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light in color and fluffy.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the slightly cooled melted chocolate and butter mixture into the whisked egg mixture. Gently mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Sift the 60g all-purpose flour, 30g cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt directly into the wet ingredients. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the chocolate chips (about 1/2 cup, or your preferred amount) to the batter and gently fold them in until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The edges should be set.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 170 - 9
Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for fudgy brownies and clean cuts. This can take 1-2 hours.
⏱️ 60 min - 10
Once completely cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut them into squares and serve.
⏱️ 2 min