This recipe creates decadent brownies that have the perfect balance between a fudgy, moist interior and a crackly, shiny top.

Today, we’re making some incredible fudge brownies! They hit just the right balance of sweet and rich, with a smooth, velvety texture that’s hard to beat. And the best part? They’re super simple to make!

Here’s a video to guide you along the process:

Few tips:

• To really elevate your brownies, start with high-quality ingredients like premium chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, and good butter. These make a noticeable difference in the taste and texture.
• Measurements matter here if you’re aiming for that perfect fudgy texture. Baking’s all about precision, so even small changes can throw things off. If you’ve got a food scale, it’s worth using it to get everything just right.
• When melting the chocolate and butter, keep the heat low and go slow. Overheating can mess with the texture, so take your time.
• After you add the dry ingredients, mix just until it all comes together. Over-mixing can make the brownies a bit dense and tough.
• Use a metal baking pan for even cooking. Glass or ceramic pans don’t heat as evenly, so a solid metal pan will give you better results.
• As they bake, watch closely and take them out when the edges are set, but the center still has a little wobble. They’ll keep cooking in the pan as they cool.
• Let them cool completely in the pan before slicing—this helps them firm up for a cleaner cut. I personally prefer to let them cool for a complete hour.
• You can of-course add in nuts, chocolate chips, or any add-ins that you may love.
• For fudge brownies, the toothpick test doesn’t really work since they’re supposed to be a bit gooey. Instead, look for set edges with a slight jiggle in the center to know they’re ready.

Process:

Perfect Fudge Brownies

Decadent brownies that have the perfect balance between a fudgy, moist interior and a crackly, shiny top!

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 16

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips 250 grams
• 12 tbps Unsalted butter, chopped 175 grams
• 1/3 cup Unsweeted cocoa powder 45 grams
• 1 tsp Espresso powder
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon *optional* but I highly recommend as cinnamon, in my opinion, compliments chocolate very well.
• 3 Eggs 155 grams
• 1 1/2 cups Sugar 300 grams
• 1/4 cup Brown sugar, packed 55 grams
• 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 8 ml
• 1 cup All-purpose flour 125 grams
• 2 tbsp Dry milk 12 grams *optional*
• 1 tsp fine kosher Salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
• In a medium saucepan set over low-medium heat, melt the butter and chocolate together gently. While your chocolate and butter are slowly melting, mix together you cocoa powder, cinnamon, and espresso in a small bowl.
• Once your chocolate and butter are melted, turn off the heat and immediately whisk in the cocoa powder mixture.
• In a separate mixing bowl, utilize a hand mixer or a stand mixer equipped with the paddle attachment to beat the eggs, sugars, and vanilla extract together for about 4 minutes until light, fluffy, and slightly thickened. After this duration, if you were to rub the mixture between your fingers, there should be almost no detectable granules of sugar remaining.
• Slowly mix the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, ensuring they are thoroughly combined.
• Add the flour, dry milk, and salt to the mixture and mix together just until there are no visible streaks of flour remaining. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a tender texture.
• This is also where you can throw in any ad-ins! (extra chocolate chips for example)
• Pour the brownie batter into a prepared 8 inch square pan, spreading it evenly. If you don't have a non-stick pan, i highly encourage you to line your pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
• Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center of the brownies slightly jiggles when gently shaken.
• Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. This cooling process will help them set properly and develop their fudgy texture.
• Once cooled, carefully lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper as handles (or flip them over gently if you used a trustworthy non-stick pan) . Place them on a cutting board and slice into desired portions.
• Now, your perfectly baked fudge brownies are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar, a scoop of ice cream, or any other desired toppings.

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