Fudgy Brownie Recipe
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4.9
Fudgy Brownie Recipe
Description
The Fudgy Brownie Recipe uses a combination of melted semisweet chocolate and cocoa powder to create a deep chocolate flavor balanced by butter and sugar. Incorporating instant coffee enhances the chocolate notes subtly without adding a coffee taste. The batter is carefully folded together after combining wet and dry ingredients, avoiding overmixing to preserve a dense, moist texture characteristic of fudgy brownies. The addition of chocolate chips sprinkled on top melts during baking, creating pockets of gooey chocolate.
Baked in a buttered and parchment-lined 9x9 inch pan, these brownies develop a firm crust while the interior remains soft and slightly gooey if baked to the lower end of the time range. The baking time can be adjusted according to the preferred level of fudginess or moistness, checked with a toothpick test. Cooling to near room temperature before slicing ensures clean bars.
This recipe suits cooks looking to create a chocolate dessert with a tender center and shiny, crackled top. It pairs well with simple accompaniments like a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
The recipe notes advise precise baking times to achieve the desired fudgy or moister textures. A toothpick inserted should come out fudgy or with moist crumbs according to preference. The use of instant coffee granules is recommended to deepen flavor and can be measured carefully. Cooling before cutting is important to prevent the brownies from crumbling.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb butter softened or cut into pieces if cold for faster melting, unsalted
- 16 oz semisweet chocolate chips (2 1/2 cups by measuring cup), divided
- 4 egg large
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp instant coffee 6.2 grams
- 3 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil, light
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Butter a 9x9 pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, Melt together 2 cups chocolate chips and butter while whisking then set aside to cool 15 minutes.
- In a second large bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar and 1 Tbsp coffee granules, 3 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp vanilla extract.
- Stir cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt then use a spatula to fold mixture into the batter and fold just until combined. Do not over mix.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan and sprinkle all over with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for 35-40 min depending on the desired doneness.* Cool until nearly at room temperature then cut into bars before serving.
Notes
- Bake between 35-37 minutes for fudgy brownies where a toothpick comes out with moist batter.
- Bake closer to 40 minutes for a softer, moist crumb with a toothpick showing moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool nearly to room temperature before slicing to get clean bars.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbs | 49g | |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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