Classic Fudgy Brownies – Deep Chocolate Flavor & Chewy Edges
These ultimate fudgy brownies are dense, chewy, rich, and finished with a crackly top. They’re the perfect chocolate dessert bar—made from scratch with simple ingredients in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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¾ cup unsalted butter (170g)
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6 oz dark chocolate (170g), chopped
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1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
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½ cup brown sugar (100g)
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3 large eggs
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (42g)
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⅔ cup all-purpose flour (80g)
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
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Melt butter and dark chocolate together. Let cool slightly.
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Stir in granulated and brown sugar. Whisk in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
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Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold until just combined.
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Add chocolate chips if using. Spread batter evenly in the pan.
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Bake for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick has moist crumbs.
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Cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
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For deeper flavor, add 1 tsp espresso powder.
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Swirl in peanut butter or caramel before baking.
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Store at room temp for 3 days, or freeze for 2 months.