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Fudgy Brownie Recipe

The ultimate Fudgy Brownie Recipe - super chocolatey without being overly sweet! These homemade brownies are decadent and stay moist for days.

Prep Time
13 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 526 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb unsalted butter (softened or cut into pieces if cold for faster melting)
  • 16 oz semisweet chocolate chips (2 1/2 cups by measuring cup), divided
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp instant coffee granules (6.2 grams)
  • 3 Tbsp light olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Butter a 9x9 pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, Melt together 2 cups chocolate chips and butter while whisking then set aside to cool 15 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

  • *For fudgy brownies, bake 35-37 minutes and a toothpick should come out fudgy. For soft and moist brownies, bake 40 minutes and a toothpick should come out with moist crumbs attached. 
  • *For fudgy brownies, bake 35-37 minutes and a toothpick should come out fudgy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 526kcal (26%) Carbs 49g Protein 6g (12%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 126mg (5%) Potassium 379mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 570IU (11%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 526

% 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.