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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 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Bar Cookies, Dessert
Keyword: Chocolate, Dessert
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 399kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths

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