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The Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe

A yummy and fudgy brownie that is quick to make and bake. A family favorite!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 squares
Author: Carol

Equipment

  • 9 inch square metal baking pan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder or dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch square metal baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place butter and chocolate chips in a large, microwave safe bowl. Microwave till the butter is melted. Timing will depend on individual microwaves.
    1/2 cup butter, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Mix the melted butter and chocolate chips till smooth. Let cool for a few minutes. Stir in the granulated sugar till dissolved.
    1 cup granulated sugar
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix till combined. Set aside
    2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Whisk remaining dry ingredients together in a separate medium bowl.
    1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder or dutch process cocoa powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add the dry ingredients to the butter, chocolate and sugar mixture. Mix till just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. With a spatula, spread the batter evenly in the pan.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Toothpick inserted should come out with a few crumbs.
  • Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Add nuts - If you want some crunch, add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter before pouring into the pan.
  • Cutting into bars - Before cutting into squares, allow the brownies to cool completely. I know waiting is the hardest part but it is very important for clean cuts.
  • Chocolate chips - Semi-sweet is my preference but feel free to substitute dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips.