Rich homemade chocolate brownies with crackly tops, chewy edges and intensely fudgy centers. An easy chocolate dessert made with melted chocolate and cocoa powder.
Crackly tops, chewy edges and incredibly fudgy centers! 🍫 These homemade chocolate brownies deliver deep chocolate flavor in every bite and are easy enough for everyday baking.
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
A great brownie should sit somewhere between cake and chocolate fudge.
These brownies use both melted chocolate and cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor, while brown sugar contributes moisture and chewiness.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients
- 170 g (6 oz) dark or semisweet chocolate
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
Prepare the pan
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
Line a 20 cm (8-inch) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Melt the chocolate
Combine the butter and chopped chocolate.
Melt gently until smooth.
Set aside for a few minutes to cool slightly.
Whisk the eggs and sugar
Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar and eggs in a large bowl.
Whisk vigorously for approximately 2–3 minutes.
Add vanilla.
Add the chocolate
Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the eggs while whisking.
Mix until smooth and glossy.
Add the dry ingredients
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
Fold gently with a spatula just until combined.
Do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
Bake
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for approximately 25–30 minutes.
A toothpick inserted into the center should emerge with moist crumbs, rather than completely clean.
Cool
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting.
For particularly clean squares, chill the brownies briefly before slicing with a sharp knife.
How to Keep Brownies Fudgy
Don’t overbake them. Brownies continue cooking from residual heat after leaving the oven.
Measure the flour carefully because excessive flour creates a cakier texture.
Allow them to cool before cutting. Warm brownies can seem underdone even when they’re properly baked.
Variations
Add toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch.
Swirl peanut butter through the batter before baking.
Add espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the brownies shortly after baking for a sweet-salty contrast.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.
Brownies can also be frozen for approximately 2 months.