Fudgy Brownies

Rich, velvety, and utterly decadent, these fudgy brownies are the ultimate treat for any chocolate lover.

With a dense, gooey center and a satisfying crunch from the chopped walnuts, every bite is a delight for the senses.

Ready Time

40 mins

Yields

9 servings

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
2 cups of sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until it’s well combined.

Let it cool slightly.

Stir in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Let it cool to room temperature.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

Add the dry ingredients to the saucepan and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Avoid overbaking.

Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into 9 squares and serving.

Notes

For an extra fudgy center, don’t overbake the brownies. You want a few moist crumbs attached to the toothpick.

If using walnuts, be gentle when folding them into the batter to avoid breaking them.

Let the brownies cool completely in the pan to prevent them from breaking apart when cutting. These brownies are perfect for a small gathering or event, as they yield 9 squares.

Make sure to grease the pan properly to ensure the brownies come out easily.

For a gooier brownie, bake for 22-23 minutes. If you prefer a firmer brownie, bake for the full 25-30 minutes.