This recipe creates decadent brownies that have the perfect balance between a fudgy, moist interior and a crackly, shiny top that adds an irresistible texture to the final product!

Today, we’re making the most perfect fudge brownies that offer a delightful balance of sweetness and decadence, with a beautiful velvety taste and texture that is truly irresistible, and the best part is that they are super simple to make!

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

Few tips:

• If you want to go above and beyond with your brownies; Start with high-quality ingredients like premium chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, and good-quality butter. The quality of these ingredients will greatly impact the final taste and texture of your brownies.
• Accurately measuring your ingredients is very important in achieving perfect fudge brownies. Baking is a precise science, where even slight variations in measurements can significantly impact the texture and density of the final product. For ultimate precision, using a food scale to measure ingredients will ensure your brownies turn out absolutely flawless.
• Melt the chocolate and butter gently: When melting the chocolate and butter, do it slowly and gently, on low-medium heat. Be cautious not to overheat or burn them, as it can affect the texture of the brownies.
• Once you add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix just until everything is combined. Over-mixing can result in a denser and tougher brownie.
• Use a good-quality, metal baking pan for even heat distribution. Avoid using glass or ceramic pans, as they may cause uneven baking.
• Keep a close eye on the brownies while they’re baking and remove them from the oven as soon as the edges have set and the center still slightly jiggles. Remember that they will continue to cook as they cool.
• Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into them. This helps them firm up and set properly, resulting in better texture and easier slicing.
• You can of-course experiment with add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or swirls of caramel for extra flavor and texture! Have fun with this recipe!
• Determining when fudge brownies are done baking can be challenging as they are intentionally intended to retain a slightly “raw” texture. The toothpick test, typically used for gauging when your brownies are done, is not applicable here as completely clean toothpicks indicate over-baking. Instead, look for completely solidified edges and a gentle, subtle wobble in the center to determine when the brownies are done.
• To achieve the best outcome, it is vital to let the brownies cool to room temperature before cutting into them, as they continue to cook in the remaining heat of the pan.
• By allowing the brownies to cool completely to room temperature, not only do they continue cooking in the residual heat of the pan, but this process also facilitates the development of their flavor profile.

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 42 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 310 grams
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar, packed 34 grams
• 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 8 ml
• 3/4 cups All-purpose flour 125 grams
• 2 tbsp Dry milk 12 grams *optional*
• 1 tsp 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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