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Fudgy Brownies

Fudgy Brownies
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These fudgy brownies offer an irresistibly rich and gooey chocolate experience with a perfectly dense, moist center. Ideal for chocolate lovers, the recipes use simple, staple ingredients and are easily customizable with variations like nuts, caramel, mocha infusion, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Ready in under an hour, they deliver ultimate chocolate satisfaction with melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • High-quality chocolate or unsweetened cocoa powder (quantity varies, typically 6 oz chocolate or 1/2 cup cocoa powder)
  • Butter or oil (around 1/2 cup / 115g)
  • Sugar (usually 1 cup)
  • Eggs (2 large)
  • Flour (1/2 cup)
  • Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)

Optional Variations

  • Walnuts, pecans, or almonds (1/2 cup, chopped)
  • Caramel sauce (dollops to swirl in batter)
  • Instant coffee or espresso powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Almond flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour (substitute 1:1 for regular flour)
  • Coconut oil or vegan butter (substitute for butter)
  • Dairy-free chocolate (substitute for regular chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly to prevent sticking.
  2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, gently melt chocolate and butter together. Stir until smooth, being careful not to overheat to avoid bitterness.
  3. Mix in Sugar and Eggs: Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition to achieve the right fudgy consistency.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, salt, and cocoa powder if using. Gently fold into the wet mixture, avoiding overmixing to maintain density.
  5. Pour and Bake: Evenly pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set but center remains slightly underbaked for softness.
  6. Cool and Slice: Let brownies cool completely in the pan for at least one hour before cutting into squares to allow them to set and develop ideal texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter incorporation.
  • Do not overbake; brownies continue cooking as they cool.
  • Choose quality chocolate with 60-70% cocoa for balanced flavor.
  • Chill brownies before cutting to prevent crumbling and achieve cleaner slices.
  • Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor subtly.

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