Ultimate Fudgy Brownies

Name: Ultimate Fudgy Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Australian Modern
Ingredients: 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped; 175g unsalted butter; 250g granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 100g all-purpose flour; 30g cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 100g chocolate chips or chunks

Indulge in these rich, dense, and incredibly fudgy brownies. Featuring a crackly top and a moist, chocolate-intense center, these are a chocolate lover's dream come true.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

40 min

Servings

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 20cm square baking pan with parchment paper.
2
Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Once smooth, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3
Whisk in the sugar until combined.
4
Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt over the chocolate mixture. Fold in gently using a spatula until just combined.
6
Fold in the chocolate chips.
7
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8
Bake for 20-25 minutes. The center should still be slightly soft; do not overbake!
9
Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Tips, Variations and Storage

Tips: For the fudgiest texture, don't overbeat the batter once the flour is added. Chilling the brownies in the fridge for an hour before slicing makes for perfectly clean cuts. Variations: Add 1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for a classic nutty brownie. Swirl in 1/4 cup of salted caramel before baking. Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. They also freeze very well.

Nutrition Information

Calories

280

Protein

Carbs

32g

Fat

16g

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a crackly top?

Whisking the eggs and sugar well is the secret to that classic shiny, crackly brownie top.

My brownies are dry, what happened?

You likely baked them too long. Brownies should still be slightly underdone when you take them out as they firm up while cooling.