Introduction
Brownies are a timeless treat, but when made from scratch, they’re on a whole new level. These Homemade Fudge Brownies strike the perfect balance between chewy edges and gooey centers, with deep chocolate flavor that keeps you coming back for more. Whether for a family dessert, a bake sale, or just because, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients (Makes 16 squares)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter & sugar: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix wet ingredients: Whisk eggs and vanilla into the butter-sugar mixture until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently into wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate: Fold in chocolate chips or chunks for extra fudginess.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until edges are set but the center is still slightly soft.
- Cool & cut: Let brownies cool completely before slicing into squares for clean cuts.
Tips & Variations
- For extra gooey brownies, slightly underbake by 2 minutes.
- Add a swirl of peanut butter or Nutella into the batter before baking.
- Sprinkle with sea salt flakes right out of the oven for a sweet-salty finish.
- Use espresso powder (1 teaspoon) in the batter to enhance chocolate flavor.
Enjoy !!
