Description
These Fudgy Brownies are rich, chewy, and irresistibly chocolatey with a shiny, crackly top and moist, dense center. Made in one saucepan with simple ingredients, this easy brownie recipe guarantees bakery-quality results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 tablespoons (145g) unsalted butter
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 large cold eggs
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (80g) chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat once melted.
- While butter is hot, stir in sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until well blended.
- Allow the mixture to cool for 5–10 minutes until warm but not hot to the touch.
- Add eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in flour and beat the batter about 40–50 strokes until thick and slightly pulling away from the sides of the pan.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20–30 minutes until edges are set but the center remains slightly underbaked.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. For cleaner cuts, refrigerate for 1–2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overbake; brownies continue to cook as they cool.
- Use natural cocoa powder for rich flavor or Dutch-processed for a milder, smoother taste.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Use a metal pan for best results; baking times may vary with glass or ceramic.
- Beat the flour in vigorously to emulsify butter and create a glossy, fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
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