Craving chocolate? These easy-to-make, rich, and fudgy chocolate brownies are the best you'll ever taste! Perfect for any occasion and ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate baking bar, chopped
- 1 cup salted butter (unsalted will work too)
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp instant espresso powder
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips plus some for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter with the semi-sweet chocolate bar in a saucepan over medium heat (or the microwave). Remove from heat and add in the instant espresso powder. Let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and thick, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and the melted butter-chocolate mixture to the egg-sugar mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder and salt, and gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, top with chocolate chips and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
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Notes
- Do not overbake: Brownies will continue to cook as they cool. To achieve that perfect fudgy center, remove them from the oven when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Quality chocolate matters: For the richest, most decadent brownies, use high-quality chocolate. I recommend Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate for the best flavor.
- Adding instant espresso powder: This is optional, but a small amount of espresso powder (1/2 tsp) enhances the chocolate flavor without adding any coffee taste.
- For thicker brownies: If you prefer thicker brownies, bake them in a smaller pan (8x8 inch) and adjust the cooking time accordingly (add 5-10 minutes).
- Storage: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for a firmer texture. They also freeze well—wrap individual pieces in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
BEST Chocolate Brownies: Rich, Fudgy, and Easy
Serving Size
1 brownie
Amount per Serving
Calories
456
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
96
mg
32
%
Sodium
242
mg
11
%
Potassium
168
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
61
g
20
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
50
g
56
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
557
IU
11
%
Calcium
31
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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