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Fudgy Brownies

Rich, chewy, one-bowl brownies made with cocoa and chocolate chips, with a gooey center and crackly top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl and whisk
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch pan.
  2. Step 2: Whisk the butter and sugar, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla for a full minute.
  3. Tip: This creates the crackly top.
  4. Step 3: Fold in the cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
  5. Step 4: Fold in the chocolate chips and spread in the pan.
  6. Step 5: Bake 22 to 25 minutes until a few moist crumbs cling to a toothpick.
  7. Step 6: Cool completely before cutting.
  8. Tip: Chill for clean slices.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per brownie.
Do not overbake for the fudgiest texture.