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Judy John

Easy Fudge Brownies Recipe

These easy fudge brownies bake with dense texture, rich chocolate flavor, and chewy edges. They make simple homemade desserts perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or cozy family treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fudge Brownie Batter
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour leveled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Square Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk melted butter and sugar together until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until thickened and fully combined.
  4. Whisk cocoa powder, flour, and salt together in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold dry ingredients gently into the wet mixture until no dry streaks remain.
  6. Stir chocolate chips evenly through the batter for rich fudgy bites.
  7. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes until edges look set while the center stays slightly soft.
  9. Cool brownies completely before slicing for cleaner squares and dense texture.

Notes

For fudgier brownies, remove them while the center still looks slightly underbaked. Bake longer for firmer texture. Freeze sliced brownies tightly wrapped for quick desserts later. Chill brownies briefly before cutting cleaner squares. Add walnuts, espresso powder, or caramel swirls for flavor changes. Store brownies covered for up to five days.