Description
These World’s Best Fudgiest Brownies are a rich, moist, and delightfully dense chocolate treat perfect for any chocolate lover. With a guaranteed moist crumb and an intense chocolate flavor, these brownies combine melted butter, a blend of sugars, and cocoa powder to create the ultimate fudgy texture, finished optionally with chocolate chips for extra gooeyness.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Optional
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Whisk in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the batter with a rich flavour.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender crumb without overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips for an extra layer of melted chocolate texture and indulgence, if desired.
- Bake: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan so they firm up properly. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment or foil edges, slice into 16 servings, and enjoy your fudgy brownies!
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Do not overbake; overbaking will dry out the brownies and reduce the fudginess.
- Room temperature eggs help the batter to mix evenly without curdling.
- Adding the chocolate chips is optional but recommended for extra gooey bites.
- Brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
