Bake dense, moist, and rich chocolate brownies that taste like soft fudge. This recipe delivers classic, chewy squares perfect for any chocolate lover.
Author:cookingbyjade
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:35 min
Total Time:50 min
Yield:16 squares 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fully combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist, fudgy crumbs attached, not wet batter.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For extra fudgy texture, use high-quality cocoa powder.
Do not overbake; this is the key to achieving a dense, chewy texture.
Cooling completely before cutting prevents crumbling.