Brownies Recipes Easy for dense, gooey, double-chocolate squares
These ultimate fudgy brownies are deeply chocolatey, ultra-moist, and topped with a crackly crust. A chocolate lover’s dream in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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¾ cup unsalted butter
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6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar (optional)
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3 large eggs
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
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Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, whisk sugars and eggs for 1–2 minutes until light and thick.
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Stir in chocolate mixture, vanilla, and espresso powder.
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Sift in flour, cocoa, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
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Stir in chocolate chips.
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Spread into prepared pan and smooth top.
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Bake 30–35 minutes, or until toothpick has moist crumbs.
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Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
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For cleaner slices, chill before cutting.
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Add flaky salt or swirl peanut butter before baking for variations.
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Store up to 4 days room temp, or freeze up to 2 months.