This Chewy Fudge Brownie Recipe will have you ditching the boxed mix after just one bite. This homemade chewy brownies recipe is perfectly dense, full of chocolate flavor, and they literally melt in your mouth.
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Consider your search for the perfect brownie recipe complete. These chewy fudgy brownies are the dessert that dreams are made of! They’re rich and fudgy, uber moist and super easy to make. No mixer is required for this one bowl recipe!
For a little taste of heaven, serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They also taste great chopped up and added to an ice cream sundae or topped with whipped cream and berries.
Ingredients in this Chewy Brownies Recipe
- Butter - we prefer butter in our recipe because it has more flavor than cooking oil.
- Sugar - granulated sugar helps create the thin shiny crust on the top.
- Brown Sugar - while you could just use all granulated sugar, we like to use half light brown sugar because it adds so much flavor.
- Salt - sea salt or kosher salt work great.
- Cocoa Powder - we suggest using a higher quality cocoa powder, such as Guittard.
- Eggs - it’s best if your eggs are at room temperature when you add them to the brownie batter. This way they won’t “shock” the butter when they are added, resulting in little pockets of butter that will not mix well.
- Vanilla Extract - pure vanilla extract tastes best.
- Flour - all-purpose flour works great for this recipe.
- Chocolate Chips - any type of chocolate chips will taste great in brownies, so pick your favorite. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, semi-sweet or even peanut butter will all taste amazing.
How to Make Chewy Fudgy Brownies
- Mix the brownie batter. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix until combined, add the eggs and vanilla and whisk. Add the flour to the butter and sugar mixture and fold in using a rubber spatula. Once it is almost completely mixed, add the chocolate chips and fold until combined.
- Transfer to a baking dish. Spread the brownie mixture into a greased or parchment paper-lined 9" x 13" baking dish.
- Bake. Bake in a preheated oven for 30- 40 minutes, or until the edges of the brownies are crisp and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and serve. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
Your Best Chewy Fudgy Brownies FAQ's
If you want to make fudgy brownies instead of cakey brownies, you’ll need one thing: fat. The more butter and chocolate compared to the flour you use, the fudgier the brownies. Fudgy brownies also don’t include baking powder, which will cause them to be on the cakier side.
There is a fine line between a raw and an overbaked brownie. Since the baking time will vary from oven to oven, the easiest way to find out if your brownies have finished cooking is to insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out relatively clean - a little bit of batter sticking to the toothpick is fine because it will continue to cook as it cools.
When I have doubled the recipe in the past, I find it easiest to just bake in two separate 9” x 13” pans. If your oven can handle baking them both at once, you can. Otherwise, bake one right after the next.
Recipe Variations for Brownies
- Triple Chocolate:
- Add ¼ cup of chocolate chips to the brownie batter for an extra burst of chocolatey goodness.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled brownies for an elegant touch.
- Mint Chocolate:
- Stir in ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract into the batter for a refreshing twist.
- Garnish the brownies with crushed peppermint candies for a festive and crunchy topping.
- Salted Caramel:
- Swirl salted caramel sauce into the brownie batter before baking for a sweet and salty flavor combination.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the brownies while they are still warm to enhance the caramel flavor.
- Peanut Butter Swirl:
- Drop spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter onto the brownie batter and use a toothpick to create swirls for a decadent taste.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the brownies before baking for a delightful crunch.
- S'mores Brownie:
- Layer graham cracker crumbs over the brownie batter before baking, recreating the classic s'mores taste.
- After the brownies have cooled, top them with mini marshmallows and toast them under the broiler for a gooey and toasted marshmallow topping.
- Nutella Swirl:
- Dollop spoonfuls of Nutella onto the brownie batter and use a knife to swirl it in for a rich and hazelnut flavor.
- Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top of the brownies before baking for added texture and nuttiness.
Tips and Tricks
- Cut your brownies with a plastic fork after they've had a chance to cool. I know it sounds weird but trust me on this. If you're trying to get a beautiful, a clean edge to your brownies, a plastic knife will do the trick.
- You can split the batter in two and bake them in 8 by 8" pans, making two different brownie variations. Add some flavored chocolate chips or swirl some peanut butter in. It's so fun to play around and find your favorite brownie variation.
Chewy Fudge Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter melted
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Cocoa Powder
- 4 large Eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 12 oz Chocolate Chips or about 2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix until combined, then add the eggs and vanilla and whisk to combine.
- Add the flour to the butter and sugar mixture and fold in using a rubber spatula. Once it is almost completely mixed, add in the chocolate chips and fold just until combined.
- Spread the brownie mixture into a greased 9" x 13" baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 30- 40 minutes, or until the edges of the brownies are crisp and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
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Indulge in the delightful goodness of these irresistibly chewy fudge brownies. They boast a rich and moist texture that will leave you craving for more. Plus, the best part? They're incredibly easy to whip up! For the ultimate heavenly experience, serve them warm alongside a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. It's a match made in dessert heaven. Don't miss out on this blissful chocolate brownie dessert.
Jill Baird
We made this Fudge sauce on Sunday Night, My family loved it. It was perfect on top of your homemade brownies.