The Best Fudge Brownies | Chewy & Gooey!
Everyone needs that one go-to brownie recipe, the kind that impresses family, guests, coworkers, or anyone lucky enough to try them. And, of course, yourself! These brownies are truly the best ever. They’re my absolute favorite, and I know you’re going to love this recipe too. The best part? No mixers or fancy equipment needed, just a big bowl and a spoon!
I’ve been completely hooked on Younger (seriously, up until 11 PM binge-watching!), but if there’s one thing that can pull me away from the screen, it’s these perfect fudgy brownies. They’re the ones I made for almost every farmers’ market. They are chewy, gooey, with a crackly top and deep chocolate flavor. Sometimes, I top them with caramel, peanut butter buttercream, or even peppermint buttercream for a seasonal twist. Trust me, if you love brownies that are rich and decadent, this is the only recipe you need!
You probably already have all the rich, buttery, and fudgy ingredients for these brownies right in your pantry!
Fudgy Brownie Ingredients:
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Sugar
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Warm espresso or espresso powder
- All-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Sea salt
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How to Make THE BEST and FUDGIEST Brownies Ever!:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
Mix the melted butter with sugar until fully combined.
Add eggs, vanilla extract, and espresso, then stir well.
Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt, then fold into the wet mixture.
Line a baking dish with parchment paper and grease it.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared dish.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is crisp and slightly firm to the touch.
Let the brownies cool completely before slicing.
For extra-large brownies, cut into 12 pieces. For smaller portions, slice into 18-20 squares. Enjoy!
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The Best Fudge Brownie Recipe Ever! These brownies are made with simple ingredients and are incredibly buttery, fudgy, crispy, and chewy! They’re easy to make in just one big bowl—no special equipment needed!
The Best Fudge Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
Fudge Brownies
- 1 1/2 Cups Unsalted Butter melted
- 1 1/2 Cups Sugar
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 1/2 Tbsps Vanilla Extract
- 3 Tbsps Warm Espresso strong coffee or 1 1/2 tsps espresso powder
- 1.5 Cups All-Purpose Flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 1 1/2 Cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 Tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
Fudge Brownies
- Preheat the oven to 350-degrees.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave, and allow it to cool slightly so it doesn’t cook the egg when added.
- Mix in the sugar with the melted butter until fully combined. Add the eggs and mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients: Pour in the warm espresso (or espresso powder), and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the dry ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt, then gently fold them into the wet mixture until well incorporated.
- Prepare the baking pan: Line a baking dish with parchment paper (cut it to fit the bottom), and grease the pan with cooking spray, olive oil, or butter.
- Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. The top should be crisp, and the brownies will feel slightly firm to the touch. They will continue to set into a fudgy texture as they cool.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
I hope you love these brownies! We make them for almost every single holiday!
Questions for you!
- Describe your perfect brownie!
- Blondies or Brownies?
- Frosting or No Frosting?
These look soooo good 😍 need to try them one day, I love brownies! Never had frosting on brownies as I think they Are perfect on their own, but I wouldn’t mind it haha
They truly are perfect on their own! 🙂 I hope you love these!