Fudgy Cocoa Brownies
Sink your teeth into the ultimate chocolate indulgence with these irresistibly fudgy cocoa brownies! Bursting with rich cocoa flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these brownies are crafted using pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder. The recipe’s secret to achieving that trademark fudginess lies in gently folding the batter and baking just until perfection—a crackly top with a gooey center. Optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts add layers of texture and flavor, making each bite uniquely delightful. Perfect for chocoholics, these brownies come together in under 40 minutes, making them a quick and crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion. Serve warm with ice cream or enjoy on their own as a decadent treat that’s sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams light brown sugar
- 60 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 65 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 75 grams chocolate chips (optional)
- 50 grams chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove the pan from the heat.
While the butter is still warm, whisk in the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition until the batter is thick and glossy.
Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, and gently fold the ingredients together with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If you're using chocolate chips and/or nuts, gently fold them into the batter at this point.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs (but not raw batter).
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Slice into 9 squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.2 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.5 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 789 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 394.7 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 293.8 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1653 mg | 35% | |
*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.
