Homemade Fudgy Brownies
These Homemade Fudgy Brownies are deeply chocolatey, perfectly chewy, and irresistibly addictive. A simple recipe with pantry staples for your next sweet craving!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Baking Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 cup Dutch cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your brownies bake evenly.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides. This will make it easier to lift the brownies out later.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and espresso powder. The espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor, making your brownies even more decadent.
- Pour the melted butter into the sugar mixture and stir until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the Dutch cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and table salt. Sifting helps to eliminate lumps and ensures a smooth batter.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you want the batter to remain thick and fudgy.
- Gently fold in the semisweet or milk chocolate chips. They will melt slightly in the oven, creating pockets of gooey chocolate throughout your brownies.
- Pour the brownie batter into your prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Enjoy your Homemade Fudgy Brownies!
Notes
- Mix batter just until combined to keep brownies fudgy and prevent toughness.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner edges.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.