Chocolate Chewy Squares
Indulge your chocolate cravings with these irresistibly rich and fudgy Chocolate Chewy Squares. Perfectly balancing a dense, sticky texture with a crackly top, this easy-to-make treat is a chocolate lover’s dream. Made with 70% dark chocolate and a hint of cocoa powder, these squares deliver an intense chocolate flavor with just the right amount of sweetness, enhanced by a touch of vanilla. Optional chocolate chips or chunks add bursts of melty decadence in every bite. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and no-fuss ingredients, these squares are the ultimate homemade dessert for any occasion. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on their own, these crowd-pleasers are guaranteed to disappear fast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more)
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 75 grams chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chopped dark chocolate. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Let it cool slightly.
Add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar to the melted chocolate mixture, whisking until combined and glossy.
Whisk in the vanilla extract, followed by the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly soft. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
Let the chocolate chewy squares cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.4 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.7 g | 554% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 1422 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.2 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.4 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 316.7 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 31.2 mg | 173% | |
| Potassium | 2081 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
