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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Bar Cookies

    Fudge Brownies

    Published by Melissa on March 20, 2023 | Updated March 20, 2023 | 99 Comments

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    This Fudge Brownies recipe are the best brownies I have ever made. A perfect balance of fudgy with just a touch of cakey and you have everything you need to make them at home! via @barbarabakesThis Fudge Brownies recipe are the best brownies I have ever made. A perfect balance of fudgy with just a touch of cakey and you have everything you need to make them at home! via @barbarabakesThis Fudge Brownies recipe are the best brownies I have ever made. A perfect balance of fudgy with just a touch of cakey and you have everything you need to make them at home! via @barbarabakesThis Fudge Brownies recipe are the best brownies I have ever made. A perfect balance of fudgy with just a touch of cakey and you have everything you need to make them at home! via @barbarabakes

    These Fudge Brownies are the best brownies I have ever made. A perfect balance of fudgy with just a touch of cakey.

    I’ve written many times about how much I love cookies, but I would have a hard time choosing between a chewy chocolate chip cookie and a rich, fudgy brownie. But when you add chocolate chips to the brownie, the brownie wins hands down.

    stack of fudge brownies

    Fudge Brownie Recipe

    King Arthur describes these brownies perfectly:

    Fudgy, cakey, fudgy, cakey… can’t make up your mind? If you’re looking for a brownie that’s right in between those two styles, you’ve found it. These brownies combine a fudge brownie’s ultra-moist texture with a subtle cake-like rise, for the best of both worlds.

    fudge brownie ingredients

    Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Cocoa
    • Baking powder
    • Espresso powder
    • Vanilla
    • Flour
    • Chocolate chips

    Recipe Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9″ x 13″ pan. Line with parchment paper, optional.
    2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and cook until mixture is hot, but not bubbling.
    3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, cocoa, salt, baking powder, espresso powder, and vanilla until smooth. Add the hot butter/sugar mixture and stir until smooth. Add the flour and stir until smooth.
    4. Let the batter cool in the bowl for 20 minutes then stir in the chips. Spread batter into prepared pan.
    5. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the brownie edges are set and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Remove them from oven and cool completely on a rack before cutting.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I know when brownies are baked?

    You will know when the brownies are done baking because the edges are set and when a cake tester is inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it.

    What is the best way to grease a pan for brownies?

    The easiest way to prepare a brownie pan is to lightly spray the pan with cooking spray.

    Should you let brownie batter rest?

    I like to let the brownies cool completely in the baking dish before cutting and serving. This will result in a much cleaner cut and prettier servings.

    Is it better to bake brownies in a glass or metal pan?

    I prefer baking brownies in a glass pan. Metal pans heat up at a much slower rate and then get very hot. Stick with the glass pans.

    fudge brownies cut in squares

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    If you’ve tried this King Arthur Flour Fudge Brownies or any other recipe on Barbara Bakes, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making it. And if you snapped some pictures of it, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost on my stories.

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    4.57 from 23 votes

    Fudge Brownies

    This Fudge Brownies recipe are the best brownies I have ever made. A perfect balance of fudgy with just a touch of cakey and you have everything you need to make them at home!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Bar Cookies, Dessert
    Keyword: Chocolate, Dessert
    Servings: 16 brownies
    Calories: 399kcal
    Author: Melissa Griffiths
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
    • 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 ¼ cups Dutch-process cocoa
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9″ x 13″ pan. Line with parchment paper, optional.
    • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and cook until mixture is hot (about 110°F to 120°F), but not bubbling.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, cocoa, salt, baking powder, espresso powder (if using), and vanilla until smooth. Add the hot butter/sugar mixture and stir until smooth. Add the flour and stir until smooth.
    • Let the batter cool in the bowl for 20 minutes then stir in the chips. Spread batter into prepared pan.
    • Bake for about 30 minutes, until the brownie edges are set and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Remove them from oven and cool completely on a rack before cutting.

    Notes

    slightly adapted from King Arthur Flour Fudge Brownies

    Nutrition

    Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
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    If you’re a brownie fan, definitely give King Arthur Flour Fudge Brownies for a try. You will not be disappointed.

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    1. Bradly

      April 17, 2020 at 9:25 am

      Is this recipe using Bread flour or A.P.?

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        April 17, 2020 at 9:49 am

        Hi Bradly – all-purpose flour. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Rebecca G. Wilson

      January 23, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      Hi Barbara, I love to bake but me and chocolate did not get along and I love chocolate! Brownies and chocolate pound cake were my true nemesis and it killed me having to buy box brownie mix. After doing a lot of reading, I came to understand the science behind chocolate, cocoa powder, baking soda verses baking powder and when I made this brownie recipe, it was and is true love! I add peanut butter chips, peanut butter filling, caramel sauce, white chocolate chips, toffee chips, and the list goes on. One thing though, I have never ever been able to take my brownies out of the oven in 30 minutes or even 40 minutes. Has anyone else had the same issue with baking times

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        January 23, 2020 at 12:57 pm

        Hi Rebecca – it sounds like delicious ways to change it up – so glad you’re enjoying “chocolate” again. A lot of factors will determine bake time – climate, altitude, oven and the pans you’re using. I recommend keeping a notebook and printing recipes you love and makes notes on it. That way you’ll know what works for you and you’ll know for the next time.

        Reply
    3. Ricky

      March 15, 2019 at 9:12 pm

      Hi Barbara 
      I love your recipe and have played around with it a few times. As often bake brownies for our children. I reduced the sugar to 300g and the chocolate to 200g but found the edges sometimes go dry. Is this because of the ingredient change? 

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        March 15, 2019 at 9:43 pm

        Hi Ricky – it’s certainly possible that it’s because of the ingredient changed. It’s also possible that you’re just overcooking it.

        Reply
    4. Nancy

      June 30, 2018 at 8:02 am

      Hi Barbara,
      What brand/kind of chocolate chips do you use?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        June 30, 2018 at 4:57 pm

        Hi Nancy – usually I just buy a big bag of Nestle’s chocolate chips at Costco.

        Reply
    5. kaye

      November 29, 2017 at 7:34 am

      hi! can I add oil to the recipe? I want it quite more tender and moist  than it already is. If so, how much oil can the recipe take without altering the taste?

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        November 29, 2017 at 7:44 pm

        Hi Kaye – I wouldn’t add oil to the recipe. You can cook it for less time and that will make it more tender, you can also add a little less flour to make it more tender as well.

        Reply
    6. Dawn

      June 17, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      What kind of King Arthur flour do you use? All purpose, self-rising, bread flour? I would love to make these today for Father’s Day!

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        June 17, 2017 at 3:37 pm

        Hi Dawn – all purpose flour. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Alma@Vorrei

      August 26, 2016 at 1:31 am

      Making these for the second time, very good, and quick and easy. They came out moist and yummy we polish them off very quickly.

      Reply
    8. Nagi@RecipeTinEats

      August 23, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      These look so good! I’d love to have a piece of this…or five. 😀

      Reply
    9. Rocky Mountain Woman

      August 22, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      I use King Arthur flour almost exclusively and have never been disappointed. These look like a great idea as the days get longer and I crave something a little more substantial! And, of course, chocolate!

      Reply
    10. Carol

      August 22, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Oh those look dreamy……perfect for a chocolate craving! I love fudgy and chewy brownies-these would be right in my wheelhouse. The next time I make brownies, I know what recipe I’ll use.

      Robin has taken a bread baking course at King Arthur flour-she lives about 45 minutes from there. She had a ball-and OHHHH did she love the store……..

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        August 26, 2016 at 6:23 am

        Hi Carol – how great to live so close to King Arthur Flour so you can visit the store! Let me know how you like the brownies 🙂

        Reply
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