Decadent Homemade Brownies Recipe with Fudgy Texture

The best homemade brownies are rich, fudgy, and full of deep chocolate flavor. With a shiny, crackly top and a soft, gooey center, these brownies are simple to prepare and even better to share with friends and family.

These brownies are ideal for celebrations and also practical for busy days — you can make them ahead and freeze a batch so a sweet treat is always on hand. Serve them plain or warm with a scoop of ice cream for a classic finish.

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Amy Duska

These fudgy brownies are rich, thick, and perfectly soft inside with that irresistible shiny top.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24

Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 sticks unsalted butter cut into slices
• 8 oz. unsweetened baker’s chocolate broken into small pieces
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups light brown sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder optional
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9″ x 13″ baking pan with lightly greased parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
• Place the butter and unsweetened baker’s chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then continue in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  
• Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the eggs with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar on high for 10 minutes, until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale. Reduce speed to low and mix in the vanilla and the melted chocolate until combined. Add the flour and salt, then mix briefly on low just until incorporated.
  
• Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula, scraping the bowl to ensure even distribution.
  
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. If desired, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top. Bake for about 30 minutes — the edges should pull away slightly from the pan and the center should still look a bit underbaked for the fudgiest texture.
  
• Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a heat-safe surface for 15–20 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies from the pan and cut into 24 small squares or 12 larger bars once slightly cooled.
  

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Notes

• Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
• To freeze, wrap or place bars in a sealed plastic bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Keyword easy brownie recipe, fudge brownies

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