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Let’s be real—when a chocolate craving hits, it hits. And nothing satisfies like a thick, unapologetically fudgy brownie. These brownies are truly the best fudgy brownies because they check all the boxes. They have a chocolate flavor, crackly on top, dense yet gooey in the middle, and the right amount of crispiness on the edges.
No boxed mix shortcuts around here. Just pure, chocolate magic in each bite. And it’s so much better that way! These take just about an hour to make and we can’t think of an occasion where they wouldn’t be appropriate.
So whether you’re baking for a dinner party or just because you need something sweet after a long day, these brownies will deliver. Keep reading for all our tips and tricks for making the best fudgy brownies.
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The Best Fudgy Brownies
What You’ll Need for The Best Fudgy Brownies
- All purpose flour
- Butter
- Chocolate chips
- Cocoa powder
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Salt
Tips for making perfect brownies every time
No one likes a dry, crumbly brownie!! If you your brownies are not turning out perfect every time, we recommend you follow these tips to guarantee your brownies are fudgy. Follow these tips for making perfectly chewy brownies!!
Use real chocolate and cocoa powder!
Using dark chocolate chips and cocoa powder makes a super rich chocolate flavor to the brownies and also creates that delicious fudgy texture.
Do not over mix the batter.
Why? Over-mixing the batter can create a tough brownie. For a soft brownie, make sure you stir just until the ingredients are just combined.
Avoid tough brownie edges!!
No body likes a corner brownie because they are typically the toughest edges to chew. But we have a trick for you to make sure the edges do not get too tough. The key step: Let the brownies cool for about 10-15 minutes before removing them from the pan to cool completely.
How to get a perfect crackle brownie top…
The best way to get that crisp brownie crinkle top is to whisk the eggs into your sugar and chocolate mixture, one at a time. By whipping each egg into the sugar mixture, you are helping the sugar dissolve. Once the the eggs are mixed into the sugar, you want to slightly under mix the brownie batter.
Easily remove brownies from the pan with this trick!
No one likes to leave brownie bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Try this fool-proof method to remove brownies from the pan every, single time!
- Butter brownie pan, making sure to cover the bottoms, corners, and sides.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan making sure it is long enough to hang above the batter 1-2 inches. This parchment paper will act like a sling for your brownies.
- After the brownies are baked and cooled. It is important that they are cooled for at least 10-15 minutes before you lift them from the pan. Carefully lift up on both sides of the parchment paper and lift up out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board to slice and serve.
Best way to store brownies…
Before you store your brownies make sure they have cooled completely. Whether your baking ahead or have leftovers, here are our tips for storing your brownies.
- Room temperature: Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 3-4 days. After about 4 days, they will start to dry out and won’t taste as good.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. For the best shelf life, we recommend wrapping the brownies tightly in plastic wrap.
- Freezer: If you want to save some for a brownie craving later on, freezing can be a good option. Cut and wrap each brownie in plastic wrap. Store in a freezer safe ziplock or airtight container for up to 3 months.
Pro tip for storing brownies: If you are baking these in advance, don’t cut the brownies until you are ready to serve. When you cut the brownies, they have more air exposure and can dry out quicker.
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The Best Fudgy Brownies
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 24 brownies 1x
Description
Each brownie is packed with chocolate flavor, crackly on top, dense yet gooey in the middle, and the right amount of crispiness on the edges.
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 6 oz chocolate chips, plus 4 oz chocolate chips (for mixing into the batter)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup black cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cups, 2 tbsp flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prep a 11×9 baking pan by buttering the pan and lining the parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate chips. Remove sauce pan from heat until it is just melted.
- Remove from heat and whisk in sugar and eggs, one at a time. Pour into a medium bowl and mix in cocoa powder and salt. Next add in flour and fold into the batter with a spatula until the flour is fully mixed in.
- Pour the batter into pan and spread into an even layer.
- Place in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until baked through. Use a toothpick or fork to test the doneness of the brownies. If your toothpick removes clean, the brownies are done. If not finished cooking, place back in the oven for 3-5 more minutes increments.
- Remove from oven and let the brownies cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
