Rich Fudgy Chocolate Brownie (Printable)

A rich, fudgy chocolate treat with a crisp top and gooey center for chocolate enthusiasts.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chocolate & Fats

01 - 7 oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
02 - 2/3 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing

→ Sugars

03 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar

→ Eggs

05 - 3 large eggs

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Add-ins

09 - 2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
10 - 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
02 - Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
04 - Stir melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
05 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the mixture. Gently fold until just combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips if desired.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly.
08 - Bake 28 to 32 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
09 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing into squares.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This brownie feels like a warm secret shared between friends that comforts on any day.
  • The perfect balance of crisp top and gooey center is what keeps me coming back for more.
02 -
  • Be patient letting the melted chocolate cool slightly before adding to eggs to avoid curdling.
  • Discovering that folding gently instead of mixing hard keeps the brownie tender changed my results completely.
03 -
  • Using high-quality dark chocolate makes all the difference in depth of flavor.
  • A splash of espresso powder intensifies the chocolate without adding a coffee taste.

Return