Chocolate Fudge Brownies (Print Version)
Dense, fudgy chocolate brownies with a crackly top, ideal for any chocolate lover.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Chocolate & Butter
01 - 7 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
05 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
11 - 3.5 oz chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Whisk in granulated and brown sugars until fully integrated.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
05 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into wet mixture with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Fold in nuts and/or chocolate chips if desired.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly.
08 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
09 - Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into 16 squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The fudgy texture feels like a secret handshake between chocolate lovers.
- Every bite has just the right crackly top that makes you smile unexpectedly.
02 -
- Don’t overbake unless you want cakey brownies—that precious fudgy center is what makes these special.
- Leaving a parchment overhang in the pan makes removing the brownies a breeze and keeps edges neat.
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- Slowly melting your chocolate ensures a glossy batter and smooth texture in the final brownies.
- Carefully timing your bake to keep that fudgy center and crackly top is the secret that makes these stand out.