Rich Fudgy Brownies
Easy to make, these rich fudgy brownies will satisfy both your chocolate and sweet tooth cravings.
Are you a fudgy brownie lover or do you like the cake type brownie? Personally, I like my brownies nice and fudgy. When I’m wanting something quick and easy that satisfies my craving, that’s when I make these brownies.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Â They have a nice rich taste but they are not overpowering.
- This recipe makes it very easy to make them gluten-free or you can easily sub in regular all purpose flour if you’re lucky enough to be able to have it that way.
- You can make it in one bowl.
Ingredients
Butter – I like to use unsalted butter, you can use salted butter just omit the salt in the recipe.
Sugar – Regular granulated sugar
Light Brown Sugar
Eggs – You will need 2 large eggs
Vanilla Extract
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Use your favorite brand
Flour – Regular all-purpose or gluten-free flour can be used here.
Salt – Use regular table salt
Instant Espresso Powder (Optional) – Enhances the chocolate flavors, does not make it taste like coffee
Baking Powder
Chocolate Chips – Use your favorite semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips.
Maldon Sea Salt (Optional) – A nice addition to counterbalance the sweetness
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- Line an 8 x 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease the pan.
- In a medium size sauce pan melt the butter (or you can melt the butter in a medium size bowl in the microwave).
- Once the butter is melted remove from the stovetop and let cool 5 minutes.
- Once the butter is cooled add both sugars, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix well.
- Add in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, espresso powder (optional), and the baking powder in a in a second bow. Whisk until there are no clumps, then add to the butter/sugar mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter onto the baking sheet and bake 25-30 minutes or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt if desired.
The Mix In's
I love these brownies plain, but sometimes I like to mix it up by adding some other goodies. Here are a few suggestions:
- peanut butter chips
- butterscotch chips
- peanuts
- cut up caramel squares
- mini marshmallows
- peanut butter swirled into the batter
Storage Solutions
Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days.
Rich Fudgy Brownies
Materials
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 cup All Purpose or Gluten-Free Flour make sure if using Gluten-Free flour it has xanthan gum
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Instant Espresso Powder optional
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
- Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease pan.
- In a medium sized sauce pan melt the butter. Once the butter is completely melted remove the pan from stovetop and cool for 5 min. Or you can microwave the butter in a medium sized bowl.
- Once butter is cooled add both sugars, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix well.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, espresso powder (optional), and baking powder to a second bowl. Whisk well until there are no clumps then add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture and mix well.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter into the baking pan and bake 25-30 min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Can use regular All-Purpose flour in place of GF Flour.
- Double the recipe for a thicker brownie
- To make peanut butter brownies:Â After putting the batter into the baking pan drop a small amount of peanut butter in different spots onto the top of the brownie batter and swirl into the batter with a knife.
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Made these today and doubled the recipe. They came out fantastic! I think the espresso powder gives it that something extra. Will definitely make again.
I’m so glad you loved them!