Best Fudgy Brownies
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These Homemade Fudgy Brownies will be your new go-to brownie recipe. Rich and so tender, with a shiny crackled surface. They’re 100% from scratch, but you still only need a few simple ingredients, 1 bowl, and 5 minutes of prep!
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If a cookie, donut, piece of cake, or chocolate brownies were sitting in front of my daughter, she will always choose the brownie. But not just any brownie – THESE brownies. They’re moist, chocolaty, and super fudgy! And since these only require one bowl and five minutes of prep, I love them, too. The only thing that makes these fudgy brownies better is if you topped them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Brownies From Scratch
There are so many brownie recipes out there, but they’re not all created equal – some use butter, some use oil. Some are flat, some thick. Some cakey and some fudgy. We are 100% in the fudgy camp. If I wanted cakey, I would, well, make a chocolate cake.
This easy brownie recipe uses a handful of pantry staples and the batter comes together in minutes using only one bowl. I’m not opposed to boxed brownie mix, but when you have such an easy from-scratch recipe AND tastes so much better, why wouldn’t you use it instead?
Tips for Making Fudgy Brownies
- All-purpose flour vs. cocoa powder – The more all-purpose flour you use in brownies, the more cake-like they will be in texture and taste. Cocoa powder takes the place of some flour, which creates a more dense and fudgy crumb. Plus, cocoa powder actually provides a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Oil vs. butter – Butter helps batter rise and also gives baked goods a caramelized, nutty flavor – I love both of these components in my cookies…but not in my brownies. So I prefer oil. Oil renders denser, fudge-like brownies and also doesn’t detract from the chocolate flavor.
- A lot of eggs – Eggs are a key ingredient in brownies; they provide structure, binding, and tenderness. I use 5 eggs in this recipe, which is another reason these brownies are so moist and fudgy.
- Use all the sugar – This brownie recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar, which might sound like a lot, but this recipe also uses unsweetened cocoa powder, as opposed to melted milk chocolate, so where you’re gaining extra sugar in one place, you’re decreasing it in another. Balance. Sugar isn’t just about sweetness, either; it creates a softer middle because it liquifies as the brownies bake. For this particular recipe, use the full two cups if you want optimal results.
Best Homemade Fudgy Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, , spooned and leveled
- 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar, (see note)
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, , divided
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, eggs, and oil until fully combined. Fold in 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips and the walnuts until incorporated.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out almost clean. (All ovens run differently. Don't over-bake!)
- Let cool completely.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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How to Store Brownies
- How long do brownies last? These brownies should be eaten within 2 days. They are best kept stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Can you freeze brownies? Brownies freeze very well. After cutting them, wrap each square individually in plastic wrap, then transfer to an airtight container or resealable freezer-safe plastic bag for up to 2 months. When ready to thaw, allow them to come to room temperature before unwrapping to prevent them from drying out.
More Dessert Bar Recipes:
- 7 Layer Bars
- Lemon Bars
- Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars
- Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
- Praline Crunch Bars
- Avalanche Bars
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These were the best! Mine were done at 21 minutes, but my oven runs hot. So soft and gooey. Might try them in an 8×8 pan next time so they’re thicker, but they were great as is.
I’ve made these SO MANY TIMES. I package the dry ingredients in a ziplock, then use the vacuum sealer and note the baking instructions plus wet ingredients. This way I have the mix within reach anytime, takes up less storage space and I can take a package camping! I love these brownies so much.
Wow. I’m sort of blown away at how easy and good these were with just a few ingredients. Was tempted to cut back on the sugar and eggs, but so glad I didn’t. These truly are the best brownies I can remember eating.
Made these tonight! I needed something quick, easy and delicious and this recipe did not disappoint. Love that it’s from scratch!