Here’s a classic, fudgy Chocolate Brownie recipe—rich, chocolatey, and perfect for a quick dessert.
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Servings: 9–12
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 25–30 min
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Melt butter:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave.
- Stir in sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs:
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs (do not overbake for fudgy brownies).
- Cool & serve:
- Let brownies cool in pan 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Tips & Variations
- Extra fudgy: Reduce flour to ⅓ cup and bake slightly less.
- Chewy: Add 1 tsp espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate swirl: Drop dollops of cream cheese or peanut butter and swirl before baking.
- Microwave version: Cook in a mug for 60–90 seconds for a single brownie treat.
If you want, I can also give a one-bowl brownie, a deep fudgy brownie, or a blondie-style chocolate brownie recipe.
