Easy Chewy Fudgy Brownies
Make rich, dense brownies with chewy edges and a fudgy center using this simple recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar together until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. For fudgy brownies, the center should look slightly underdone when you remove them.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.
Notes
- For the fudgiest center, use a toothpick to test; it should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
- Cooling the brownies completely before cutting prevents them from crumbling and helps set the chewy texture.
- Do not overbake if you want a gooey center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 60