Simple Fudge Brownies
Sink your teeth into the ultimate chocolate indulgence with these Simple Fudge Brownies, a decadent treat that's irresistibly rich and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfectly balanced between fudgy and tender, these brownies are made with pantry staples like melted butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a combination of granulated and brown sugar for a deep, caramel-like sweetness. A touch of unsweetened cocoa powder enhances the chocolate flavor, while the easy one-bowl method ensures a quick 15-minute prep time, making them ideal for weeknight cravings or last-minute desserts. Baked to perfection in just 25 minutes, these brownies emerge with a glossy, crinkled top and a gooey center that’s pure chocolate bliss. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them on their own—either way, they’re a surefire crowd-pleaser for chocolate lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt them over a double boiler.
Stir the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt directly into the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with the spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and slice into 9 squares. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.2 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.5 g | 302% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 770 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 488.1 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 389.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 553 mg | 12% | |
*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.
