Dark Chocolate Fudgy Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate fudgy brownies are my go to when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes in the oven, you'll have decadent brownies ready faster than you'd expect. The dark chocolate chips are the real star here, packed with antioxidants that make indulgence feel a little bit better. What I love most is how simple this recipe is, using basic pantry staples that won't break the bank. The result is gloriously fudgy brownies with an intense chocolate flavor that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 200 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder(null)
- 120 gunsalted butter(null)
- 4 egglarge eggs(null)
- 10 mLvanilla extract(null)
- 300 gdark chocolate chips(null)
- 100 gunsalted chocolate chips(null)
- 5 gsalt(null)
- 10 gbaking powder(null)
- 200 gsemi-sweet chocolate chips(null)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Grease an 18x18cm baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the pan thoroughly to prevent the brownies from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisking the dry ingredients ensures they are well combined and evenly distributed.
- 3
In a large bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate, as it can seize up.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Whisking the eggs helps to incorporate air and ensures a smooth batter.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, stirring until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing the batter, as it can lead to tough brownies.
- 6
Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Tip: Adding the chocolate chips ensures they are evenly distributed throughout the brownies.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed and the top is smooth for a perfect finish.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Avoid overbaking, as it can lead to dry brownies.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Letting the brownies cool completely helps them set and retain their texture.
- 10
Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Tip: Cutting the brownies while still warm helps them retain their texture and prevents them from becoming too crumbly.
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