Description
These fudgy brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream! This recipe guides you through making the perfect brownies from scratch, ensuring a crackly top and a deliciously gooey center. They’re easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water, melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in espresso powder (if using).
- Whisk in the sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 25g