These Fudgy Brownies are so simple to make, ready in 30 minutes, and packed full of chunks of chocolate. These brownies melt in your mouth and will definitely have you coming back for more!
I would choose fudge brownies over a chewy brownie any day of the week. This chocolate brownie recipe is perfectly gooey, loaded with melty chunks of chocolate and sprinkled with flaky salt for the best brownie ever! You'll be able to leave those Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker brownie mixes on the shelves after you try these.
If you're looking for another easy brownie recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth check out these Cherry Brownies, Ferrero Rocher Brownies, or Skillet Brownie.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- They have the perfect texture. These soft and gooey brownies are the perfect bite. The edge pieces are more chewy and have a bit of crunch to them. These Cheesecake Swirled Brownies have a similar texture with some added creaminess!
- Fudgy brownies have a rich chocolate flavor that is complemented by the salt sprinkled on top. My Chocolate Filled Cookies give you that chocolate punch too!
- They go perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a glass of milk or made into a sundae!
- This quick brownie recipe can be ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- I always make sure to use unsalted butter when baking because there is no “standard” for the amount of salt they can add to butter. So if you add salt to a recipe and then use salted butter you could end up with a very salty end product.
- Measuring the all-purpose flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out. If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
- Cocoa Powder will amp up the flavor and make these double chocolate brownies. It also flavors my favorite Brownie Pie.
- I prefer semi-sweet chocolate, but you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate, if you prefer. Add more than one type of chocolate for triple chocolate brownies! If you're wanting puddles of chocolate chop up a chocolate bar instead of using chocolate chips. If you're wanting more chocolate puddles check out my Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- There are endless variations of brownies and you can find many of them in my brownie recipes!
- These brownies can be made dairy-free by substituting dairy-free butter or oil. I have a full dairy-free brownie recipe you can reference.
- Add a layer of cookie dough to the bottom of the brownies to add more sweetness and flavor. I use this technique in my Marshmallow Brookies.
- Sprinkle M&M's on top of the brownie recipe before baking for a take on Little Debbie cosmic brownies.
- Swirl nutella, peanut butter, or fudge into the brownies before baking for extra flavor!
- Add a layer of caramel in the middle of the chocolate brownies recipe for some extra sweetness. I do this with my Caramel Stuffed Brownies.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-By-Step Instructions
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray an 8x8 pan with non-stick spray and then lay thick strips of parchment paper across the bottom of the pan in a cross shape.
STEP 2: In a medium bowl combine the melted butter and brown sugar. When fully combined add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until fully combined and light in color.
STEP 3: In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and remove any lumps
STEP 4: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
STEP 5: Fold the chocolate into the mixture and pour it into the prepared baking dish.
STEP 6: Bake the brownies for 17-20 minutes. Bake for 5 minutes longer if you want the brownies to be more firm.
STEP 7: Remove the fudgy brownies from oven and allow to cool.
Expert Tips
- Add chunks of chocolate on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the fudgy brownies.
- Sprinkle the brownies with flaky sea salt before serving. Salt complements chocolate perfectly and will really bring out the flavor.
- Use an oven thermometer. Most ovens run either hot or cold. Using an oven thermometer ensures that you are baking your brownies at the perfect temperature.
- Weigh your ingredients. One of the most common baking mistakes that I see is measuring incorrectly, especially with flour. The best way to get accurate measurements every time is to weigh them with a kitchen scale.
- Don't over mix. You need to mix your batter until all of the ingredients are JUST combined, otherwise, you will make too much gluten and your brownies will be more like cake instead of fudgy.
Recipe FAQ's
A higher ratio of fat (the butter and chocolate). A cakier brownie has a higher ratio of flour and might use baking powder to give it a fluffier texture.
You either added too much flour (this is why I recommend weighing your ingredients), over baked the brownies, or mixed them too much. It's important to only mix enough to incorporate the ingredients, otherwise too much gluten is created and it can make the brownies tough.
Room Temperature: The brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.
Refrigerator: If stored correctly in an airtight container the Fudgy Brownies will last up to 1 week in the fridge.
Freezer: If stored correctly in an airtight container they will last up to 2 months in the freezer.
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Recipe
Fudgy Brownies
Ingredients
For Brownies:
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) unsalted butter melted
- 1 ¼ cup (266 grams) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (42 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chopped
Instructions
For Brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray an 8x8 pan with non-stick spray and then lay thick strips of parchment paper across the bottom of the pan in a cross shape. This will make it easier to lift the brownies out of the pan once cooled.
- In a medium bowl combine the melted butter and brown sugar. When fully combined add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until fully combined and light in color.
- In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and remove any lumps.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Overmixing will create tough brownies.
- Fold the chocolate into the mixture and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the brownies for 17-20 minutes, longer if you would like a firmer brownie
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Notes
- The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
- Add chunks of chocolate on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the fudgy brownies.
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Clare says
amazingly surprised at how good this recipe was! the second time i made it though, i added 5 grams of baking powder for an extra height umph. thank you for sharing your recipe (and in grams too!!)!! hands down the best brownie recipe on the internet.
Ellie Haley says
You just made my day! So glad you enjoy these brownies as much as I do!
Dhruti says
Genuinely the best brownie recipe I've ever used. I'm a novice baker and from the first time I made these brownies I have Had to Bake them weekly for my kids and now even our relatives keep asking me to bake them for THEM!
I am so glad to have found this recipe, it is so simple to follow and gives amazing results
Kaleena says
These are the most perfect brownies ever! I am pretty sure my husband and I ate them all in like 2 days lol
Marissa says
LOVING these brownies!! Made them for Mothers Day and Im not sure i can or want to go back to boxed brownie mixes! Made some homemade peanut butter pudding to go with and everyone wanted seconds amd thirds!
Ena says
These are so amazing! I've tried different brownie recipes but this one is definitely one of the best! I loved it! Moist, chocolatey, Delicious – thank YOU Ellie <3
Sakina batool says
Today was my first time making something entirely on my own and since i was so inspired by this page and the stunning creations it showcased, i decided on maKing fudgy brownies using the recipe here. And i’m glad to say my family absolutely loved them! The PROPORTIONS were just right And they had the perFect Consistency. So grateful for the recipe, the inspiration and the Beautiful first tiMe expErience!
Jamie says
Excited to taste these once they cool but the top of my brownies aren't the gloss flaky kind like in your picture. IT looks more like cake batter. DOes this mean i over-mixed?
Ellie Haley says
It probably means they were over mixed or there was too much flour added!
Shelli says
I recently made these and they were amazing! I used a combo of bittersweet CHOCOLATE chunks and semisweet chips instead of the chopped CHOCOLATE and my baking pan was bigger so they TurNed out thinner and noT as pretty as Ellie’s but they Were stIll DELICIOUS!
Massiel says
I Followed elliE’s recipe and it turNed out to be the perFect brownies recIpe ever! We loved it! Thank you ellie, it was a huge SucceSs.
Afiqah says
What Did you do with the chopped chocolate? Its not written in the instructions. Luckily i checked because i thought its supposed to be melted together with butter.
Ellie Haley says
It is written in the instructions! You fold it into the batter after mixing the wet and dry ingredients together
Mandira Ravindranath says
Loved this recipe, made a few times now ♥️
Melanie Wong says
Made these today and they were a hiT absolutely loved them! I’ve tried many different brownie recipes and this one was The best.
Osman says
My wife made me brownies from this recipe. It was the best brownies ever had hands down! Love it! Mmmmmm so GOODD!!
Samah moid says
Not only is this recipe easy to follow, it is also the best brownie recipe I've tried. Thank you for sharing!
Ghulam Mohyudin says
It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.