Indulge in these Fudgy Brownies from Scratch—rich, gooey, and loaded with deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for chocolate lovers craving that bakery-style brownie with a crackly top! ????✨
Ingredients (Makes 16 brownies)
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 8 oz (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. - Melt Butter and Chocolate:
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. - Mix Sugars and Eggs:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract and espresso powder (if using). - Combine with Chocolate Mixture:
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugar-egg mixture, stirring until fully combined. - Add Dry Ingredients:
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies fudgy. - Pour Batter into Pan:
Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. - Bake:
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). - Cool and Serve:
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares and serve!
Tips for Fudgy Brownies
- Use real chocolate: High-quality chocolate makes all the difference in flavor and texture.
- Don’t overbake: Keep an eye on the brownies, as overbaking can make them dry instead of fudgy.
- Let them cool completely: This allows the brownies to set and achieve their fudgy consistency.
Nutrition Information (Per Brownie)
- Calories: 280
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 21g
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