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A tray of mochi brownies cut into neat squares

Name: Ultimate Fudgy Brownie Recipe

Summary: A rich, fudgy homemade brownie recipe with a crackly top and gooey center, made from scratch using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for any chocolate lover craving a dense, flavorful treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks optional

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • 8x8 or 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Whisk
  • Silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Kitchen scale (optional but recommended)
  • Toothpick (for testing)
  • Parchment paper or non-stick spray

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line your baking pan with parchment.
  3. Melt butter in the microwave or over a double boiler. Stir in cocoa powder, sugars, and mix until smooth.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla and salt. Whisk until the batter is shiny and slightly thickened.
  5. Fold in flour just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
  7. Spread batter evenly in the pan.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Notes:
For extra fudgy brownies, use a slightly underbaked center and let cool thoroughly.
Add ½ tsp espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.