Perfect Chewy Fudgy Brownies
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Perfect Chewy Fudgy Brownies
Description
The Perfect Chewy Fudgy Brownies begin by melting butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate until smooth. Granulated and brown sugars are whisked in to create a grainy but combined batter. Vanilla extract and eggs are added one at a time, producing a glossy, smooth mixture. Cocoa powder and kosher salt enrich the chocolate base while folded-in all-purpose flour adds structure without toughening the brownies.
The batter is poured into a parchment-lined 8-inch baking pan and baked at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with fudgy crumbs rather than wet batter. Cooling to room temperature followed by refrigeration for at least three hours allows brownies to set fully with the desired chewy, fudgy consistency.
These brownies are a classic dessert option with a balance of moistness and density, appropriate for sharing or portioning as desired. Flavor intensity comes from quality bittersweet chocolate and careful measurement of ingredients.
Use good-quality bittersweet chocolate or chips for best results. Avoid packing the flour—fluff and level it to keep the brownies tender. Chilling after baking enhances texture and slicing neat squares.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped*
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 egg large
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment, leaving a slight overhang on all sides.
- Add butter and chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Stir, and continue microwaving and stirring in 15 second intervals until butter and chocolate are melted and smooth. It usually takes me 1 minute total.
- Whisk in sugars until well-combined. Batter will look grainy.
- Whisk in vanilla and eggs, 1 at a time, until combined. Batter should look smooth and be well-combined.
- Whisk in cocoa and salt.
- Fold in flour until combined. Batter should be thick.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out with fudgy crumbs.
- Let cool to room temperature in pan.
- Cover brownies, and chill for at least 3 hours.
- Cut into squares to serve.
Notes
- Chopped bittersweet chocolate can be substituted with good-quality bittersweet chocolate chips if needed.
- Flour should be measured by fluffing, scooping, and leveling to avoid dense brownies from packed flour.
- Chilling brownies after cooling enhances their fudgy texture and makes slicing easier.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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