Delicious Dense Fudgy Brownies (Print Version)

Rich, fudgy chocolate squares with a crackly top and melt-in-mouth texture. Ideal for sharing or craving.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate & Fats

01 - 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter

→ Sugars

03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Optional Add-ins

10 - 2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
11 - 2/3 cup 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 medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chopped semi-sweet chocolate while stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Stir in granulated sugar and light brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until fully combined.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract thoroughly.
05 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips if using.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly.
08 - Bake for 22 to 28 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Allow to cool completely in the pan. Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're fudgy and dense in a way that makes you close your eyes on the first bite.
  • The crackly top gives way to a gooey center, and somehow that contrast feels like a small victory every single time.
  • Ready in under an hour, which means you can satisfy a chocolate craving without planning days ahead.
02 -
  • Don't overbake these—the moment they look almost done is actually the moment they're perfectly done, because they'll keep cooking as they cool.
  • Underbaking slightly and chilling them in the fridge before cutting gives you that fudgy center that makes people swoon.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between cuts for perfectly neat squares.
  • If your kitchen is warm, chill the brownies before cutting—they'll slice cleaner and hold their shape better.
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