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Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

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These have been my go to Fudgy Chocolate Brownies for decades. They are made with only seven basic ingredients, are easy to make, have a wonderful flavour and are super fudge. If you’re looking for a great brownie recipe, add these to you baking list!

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Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Originally published on June 8th, 2015. Updated to include new photos with step-by-step photos, video, recipe tips, and frequently asked questions.

Do you ever bake brownies and are disappointed because they come out dry and crumbly? I’ve been there many times and it really is disappointing. These brownies are anything but dry or crumbly. Much like my Chocolate Pecan Brownies, these brownies are dense, moist and super fudgy. Follow the recipe to the tee and you’ll have perfect brownies too!

a stack of brownies
Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

  • Chocolate – I used semi sweet dark chocolate in this recipe.
  • Flour – all purpose flour works best for these brownies.
  • Sugar – Granulated white sugar is best in this recipe.
  • Eggs and dairy – This recipe calls for whole eggs and butter.
  • Other ingredients – vanilla extract and salt.

REMEMBER, The full recipe and instructions can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.

Ingredients to make chocolate brownies.
Ingredients to make Chocolate Brownies

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan and set aside.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate – In a saucepan set over low heat, add the butter and chopped chocolate. Stir until melted and remove from heat to cool.
  3. Combine dry ingredients – Sift flour together with the salt and set aside.
  4. Mix sugar, eggs and vanilla – Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl add eggs, sugar and vanilla. Mix well until incorporated and smooth. Probably only a couple of minutes. Remember do not over mix! If you mix it too long, you will end up with more of a cake texture.
  5. Finish the batter – Next, add the chocolate mixture and stir until incorporated. Add flour all at once and gently stir in with a wooden spoon until just incorporated.
  6. Pour into pan and bake – Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for around 15 – 20 minutes. Check a few minutes before the baking time is up and insert a toothpick. A few moist crumbs should come out on the stick. Leave them in the pan to cool on a wire rack.
  7. Cut and store or serve – Remove brownies on the parchment paper. Place on a cutting board and cut into 16 equal squares. Store in and airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Recipe Tips

  • Don’t over mix batter. Like don’t! Over mixing will result in cake like and possible dry brownies
  • Make sure you measure the ingredients correctly. If you add just a little too much flour, the brownies will be more cake like than chewy.
  • And last but not least, don’t over bake them. Remember, all ovens are different and yours could take a little shorter or a little longer time than mine. They are done when you insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out with moist crumbs.
Chocoalte Brownies on a pink background
Chocolate Brownies

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you know when brownies are done?

These brownies take between 30 – 35 minutes to bake. You will know they are done when the top is shiny and starting to crack. As well, they will start to pull away from the edge of the pan. You can insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies to test them. The toothpick should have a few moist crumbs.

What makes brownies fudgy?

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat content. In this case, the recipe is high in butter and chocolate compared to flour. If you want to make a cakey brownie, you would need to add more flour.

What are the three types of brownies?

Brownies can be either chewy, fudgy or cakey. Chewy brownies are compact and they have a chewy bite to them. Fudgy brownies are dense, gooey and moist. And cakey brownies are a similar texture to cake.

Chocolate Brownies on a pink plate
Chocolate Brownies

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Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

These have been my go to Fudgy Chocolate Brownies for decades. They are made with only seven basic ingredients, are easy to make, have a wonderful flavour and are super fudge. If you're looking for a great brownie recipe, add these to you baking list!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: brownies, chocolate, Chocolate , Dessert,, Dairy
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate roughly chopped
  • 2/3 Cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 Cup butter unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line with parchment paper an 8 x 8 inch baking pan
  • In a saucepan set over low heat, add the butter and chopped chocolate. Stir until melted and remove from heat to cool.
  • Sift flour together with the salt and set aside.
  • Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl add eggs, sugar and vanilla. Using a hand whisk, whisk until just combined, about 1 – 2 minutes.
  • Add the melted chocolate and whisk until just combined.
  • Fold in the flour until incorporated, about one minute.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for around 35 – 30 minutes. The top will be shiny and slightly cracked. Insert a toothpick into the center and check for moist crumbs.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in pan.
  • When cooled, lift out the brownies on the parchment paper. Place on a cutting board and cut into 16 equal squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Amount Per Serving (1 brownie)
Calories 245 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 106mg5%
Potassium 83mg2%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 410IU8%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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