Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Name: Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Rich, fudgy brownies with a crackly top and dense, chocolatey center. These classic treats are perfect for chocolate lovers and can be customized with mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

45 minEasyServes 16280 cal/serving

AmericanDessertOvenVegetarianLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch (for standard recipe) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2

In a medium saucepan, melt the 1 cup unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat once melted.
3

Add the 2 cups granulated sugar to the melted butter and whisk until combined.
4

Add 4 room temperature large eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
5

Stir in the 2 tsp vanilla extract.
6

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp baking powder.
7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
8

Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and/or 1 cup chopped walnuts if using.
9

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
10

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
11

Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang.
12

Cut into squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Questions

Can I make Fudgy Chocolate Brownies dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Fudgy Chocolate Brownies gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Fudgy Chocolate Brownies keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Fudgy Chocolate Brownies?

Yes. As written it serves 16. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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