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The Best Fudge Brownies

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Rich, chewy, and irresistibly fudgy brownies topped with a signature crackly crust. Made from simple pantry ingredients, these brownies are deeply chocolaty with bursts of gooey chocolate chips in every bite.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 38 minutes
  • Yield: 1 pan (9×9), about 16 squares
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed)

1 tsp espresso powder (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup oil (canola, vegetable, or coconut)

1 1/3 cups granulated sugar (divided)

2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Mix-ins:

1 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter with oil and 1/3 cup of the sugar over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
  4. In another large bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolk, vanilla (if using), and remaining sugar until well combined.
  5. Slowly pour the warm butter mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent scrambling.
  6. Gently fold in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips until just combined—do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top.
  8. Bake for 28–30 minutes, until edges are set and the top is shiny and crackly.
  9. Cool completely in the pan before slicing for neat squares.

Notes

  • For extra gooey brownies, remove from the oven when the center still has a slight jiggle.
  • The crackly top comes from properly whisking eggs and sugar, and slowly incorporating warm butter.
  • Use Dutch cocoa for a richer, deeper chocolate flavor.

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