Chocolate Fudge Brownies (Printable View)
Dense, fudgy chocolate brownies with a glossy finish and intense cocoa flavor for a delightful indulgence.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 large egg yolk
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Chocolate
10 - 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
→ Optional Add-ins
11 - ¾ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth and glossy.
04 - Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Whisk until fully combined, about one minute.
05 - Gently melt the chopped chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then whisk into the wet mixture.
06 - Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently with a spatula until just blended; avoid overmixing.
07 - If desired, fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts evenly.
08 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly.
09 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
10 - Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and slicing into squares.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These brownies have that perfect glossy top that feels like a warm secret shared between friends.
- They balance deep chocolate flavor with a texture so rich you'll want to make them your go-to dessert for every occasion.
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- Do not overbake—if you do, the brownies lose their signature fudgy texture that makes them so irresistible.
- Adding a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking elevates the flavors and balances the sweetness perfectly.
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- Use good quality chocolate and cocoa powder—the richer the better for that deep fudge flavor.
- The secret to that shiny glossy top is beating the butter and sugars until smooth before adding eggs.