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Fudgy Brownies

Fudgy Brownies
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These Fudgy Brownies offer an intensely chocolatey and decadently rich experience with a perfect balance of gooey texture and deep chocolate flavor. Made from simple pantry staples, this quick and easy recipe produces moist, fudgy brownies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion or last-minute cravings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Variations

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (Nutty Delight)
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter for swirling
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • Dairy-free butter and flaxseed or applesauce to substitute eggs (Vegan Version)
  • Salted caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and sugar until well combined to ensure even flavor distribution.
  3. Combine Melted Butter and Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter with the room temperature eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy, forming the moist, rich base.
  4. Fold Dry Ingredients Into Wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, taking care not to overmix. The batter should be thick, shiny, and fudgy in appearance.
  5. Bake to Gooey Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  6. Cool and Cut: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing. This allows the fudgy texture to set and ensures clean, neat cuts.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
  • Do not overbake; baking too long dries out the fudgy texture.
  • Choose high-quality, unsweetened natural cocoa powder for deeper flavor.
  • Let the brownies cool fully before cutting to avoid crumbly edges.
  • Line your pan with parchment paper for easier removal and neat edges.

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