5 from 15 votes
Fudge Brownies
Fudge Brownies rich with melted butter, cocoa powder, and a mix of granulated and brown sugars deliver a thick, dense texture with moistness emphasized by chocolate chunks folded into the batter. These brownies balance deep chocolate flavor with a fudgy consistency that can be controlled by baking times, making them suitable for those who enjoy indulgent, chewy chocolate desserts. The use of both salted butter and vegetable oil adds depth and moistness to the crumb.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings:
24
Course:
Dessert, Snacks, Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted then cooled, salted
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 4 large egg
- 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces milk chocolate candy bars OR milk chocolate chips, Hershey's, chopped in large chunks, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Mix melted butter, oil and both sugars together in a large bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. *(You can mix this all by hand with a spatula or use an electric hand mixer.)
- In a separate large bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Using a whisk, stir and sift to combine these dry ingredients together. Gradually add dry mixture into the wet mixture just until combined. Don’t over-mix. Fold in half of the chocolate chunks. Batter will be thick.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread out evenly. Top batter evenly with the remaining chocolate chunks/chips.
- *For fudgy brownies bake for 22 to 25 minutes.*For more set brownies bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Carefully remove brownies from oven. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour before cutting. Serve and enjoy!
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