Best Homemade Brownies – Easy, Moist & Ultra-Fudgy
The best brownies you’ll ever make — rich, ultra-fudgy, and finished with a perfect crackled top. Made with real dark chocolate and just enough flour for the ultimate bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9–16 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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115g (½ cup) unsalted butter (browned optional)
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170g (6 oz) dark chocolate (60–70%), chopped
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Brown butter if desired, then stir in chopped chocolate until smooth.
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In another bowl, whisk sugars and eggs until light and thickened. Add vanilla.
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Stir in the chocolate-butter mixture.
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Sift in cocoa, flour, and salt. Fold gently to combine.
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Add mix-ins if using. Pour into the pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, until edges are set and center has moist crumbs.
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Cool completely before slicing for best texture.
Notes
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For clean slices, chill before cutting.
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Store airtight at room temp for 3–4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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Swirl caramel, peanut butter, or Nutella on top before baking for extra indulgence.