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Fudgy Brownies

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Indulgent fudgy brownies with a rich chocolate flavor, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate chunks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter in a heatproof bowl. Pour the warm butter over the sugars. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla and stir until fully combined.
  4. Sift or sprinkle the flour and cocoa over the wet mixture. Add the salt and baking soda. Fold gently with a spatula until just mixed—don’t overwork.
  5. If using, fold in the chocolate chips or chunks. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs—avoid a clean toothpick (that means overbaked).
  7. Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift them out. Slice warm for gooey edges or wait until room temperature for cleaner squares.

Notes

For vegan brownies, substitute a plant-based stick butter and use flax eggs. You can add nuts for added texture.

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