Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Bake rich brownies with melted chocolate and cocoa, then cool before slicing for a dense, fudgy center and a delicate top crust.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Total time
- 1 hr 45 min
- Servings
- 12
Melted chocolate gives these brownies richness, while cocoa reinforces the flavor without adding more sweetness. Stir the flour in gently so the crumb stays dense rather than cakey. The center should show moist crumbs when checked, not liquid batter. Cooling is part of the recipe: warm brownies are fragile and seem softer than their final texture.
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Serves 12 · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Rest 1 hr · Total 1 hr 45 min
Ingredients
Step-by-step instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square metal pan with parchment, leaving handles.
- Melt butter and chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between bursts. Let cool slightly while measuring remaining ingredients.
- Whisk sugar into the chocolate mixture, then eggs and vanilla. Fold in flour, cocoa, and salt just until no dry streaks remain.
- Spread batter in the pan. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until edges are set and a center skewer shows moist crumbs without wet batter.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift onto a rack and cool another 45 minutes. Cut into twelve pieces.
A few kitchen notes
- Use a metal pan for more predictable edge and center baking.
Ingredient substitutions
- Use bittersweet chocolate in the same weight for a less sweet flavor.
Storage & reheating
Store cooled brownies airtight at room temperature for 3 days, or freeze for 2 months.
What to serve with it
Serve with fresh raspberries, milk, or coffee.
Comments & kitchen questions
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Questions from the kitchen
Can I make Fudgy Chocolate Brownies ahead?
Store cooled brownies airtight at room temperature for 3 days, or freeze for 2 months.
What if I can’t find an ingredient?
Use bittersweet chocolate in the same weight for a less sweet flavor.
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