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Chocolate Fudge Brownie
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Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup 115g unsalted butter – Melted, because fudgy magic.
  • 1 cup 200g granulated sugar – Sweetness central.
  • 2 large eggs – Room temp is ideal.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract – Aroma = happiness.
  • ⅓ cup 40g unsweetened cocoa powder – The rich stuff.
  • ½ cup 65g all-purpose flour – Builds structure.
  • ¼ tsp salt – Makes chocolate taste better science.
  • ¼ tsp baking powder – Slight lift without cake vibes.
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks – Optional but strongly encouraged.
  • Optional add-ins: chopped nuts caramel swirls, or sea salt for topping.

Instructions

  • Prep your pan and oven
  • Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Future you will thank you for the easy cleanup.
  • Melt butter and mix sugar
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar until glossy and smooth. It should look like liquid chocolate happiness.
  • Add eggs and vanilla
  • Whisk in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Yes, it smells amazing already.
  • Combine dry ingredients
  • Sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix—fudgy > cakey.
  • Add extras
  • Fold in chocolate chips or any add-ins. Resistance is futile.
  • Bake
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes. Edges should be firm, centers slightly soft (they’ll set as they cool).
  • Cool and slice
  • Let brownies cool completely (if you can wait). Slice into squares and brace yourself for compliments.