Chewy Brownies Recipe Easy 5-Step Guide for Ultimate Fudgy Texture
This chewy brownies recipe delivers the perfect fudgy texture with a simple five-step process. Quick and easy to make, these brownies are a nostalgic comfort food favorite that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips or chunks (optional, semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined and glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter using a rubber spatula. Stop folding as soon as no dry streaks remain. Fold in chocolate chips or chunks if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before cutting to achieve the chewy texture.
Notes
Use melted butter for a fudgy, shiny crust. Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid cakey brownies. Check baking time closely and use the toothpick test for moist crumbs. Cool brownies completely before cutting to prevent crumbling. For gluten-free, swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. For vegan, replace butter with coconut oil and eggs with flax eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (as
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Protein: 3
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