Description
These homemade brownies are ultra fudgy with shiny crackly tops, chewy edges, and rich chocolate flavor. Easy one-bowl recipe perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Melt butter and chocolate until smooth.
Whisk sugars into melted chocolate mixture.
Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until glossy.
Mix flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder.
Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently.
Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
Bake 22–28 minutes until moist crumbs remain on toothpick.
Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Do not overbake for fudgy brownies.
Use room temperature eggs for best texture.
Cool fully before slicing clean squares.
Store in airtight container for several days.