Fudgy Brownies

These fudgy brownies are rich, chewy, and ultra chocolatey. With pantry ingredients and no mixer needed, you’ll get perfect gooey squares every time.

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

30 minutes

Total time

45 minutes

Yield

16 brownies

Ingredients

10 tablespoons (145g) unsalted butter

1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar

3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

2 large cold eggs

1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour

2/3 cup (80g) chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Position an oven rack in the middle and heat to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.

2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, then remove from heat.

3. Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt while the butter is still hot.

4. Let cool until warm, not hot (5–10 min).

5. Add cold eggs one at a time, stirring well after each.

6. Stir in flour until thick and smooth.

7. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips.

8. Spread batter evenly in pan. Smooth out.

9. Bake 20–30 minutes until edges are dry and center is slightly underdone.

10. Cool completely before slicing. Chill for clean cuts.

Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container for 2–3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Use a metal pan for even baking. Glass or ceramic pans may increase bake time.

For perfectly clean edges, refrigerate before slicing.