
Maple Fudgy Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These maple fudgy brownies are my go to whenever I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just an hour from start to finish, and honestly, most of your ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry. What really makes these special is the pure maple syrup, which not only gives you that deep, complex sweetness but also brings antioxidants to the table. The combination of cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips creates this incredibly fudgy texture that just melts on your tongue. Trust me, these are foolproof and absolutely irresistible.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100cocoa powder
- 150unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 100pure maple syrup
- 1salt
- 100pecans
- 200semisweet chocolate chips
- 1baking powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18 cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent scorching.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
Tip: Let cool slightly before proceeding.
- 4
Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
Tip: Use a whisk or a fork for this step.
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 6
Stir in the maple syrup and melted chocolate until well combined.
Tip: Let cool slightly before proceeding.
- 7
Fold in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: Don't overmix!.
- 8
Stir in the pecans and chocolate chips.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula for this step.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
Tip: Don't overwork the batter!
- 10
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 5 cm from the edge comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
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