Best fudgy brownies! This easy fudge brownie recipe makes rich chocolate brownies with perfect shiny crust. Includes tips & step-by-step photos.
Originally published 6/10/13. Last updated 3/22/19.
I love putting different flavors together and making all sorts of crazy dessert combinations – like my French silk brownies.
Sometimes, though, it’s nice to just have a classic.
And there aren’t too many desserts that are more classic than a great, fudgy brownie.
This recipe has been tested and perfected.
In response to some of the comments I’ve received, I’ve updated the recipe with new tips and directions to make the recipe clearer and easier.
Brownie baking tips
If you’re new to baking brownies, check out my how to make brownie post for tips plenty of brownie-baking tips and tricks.
You can also find a great chewy brownie recipe in that post.
How to make fudge brownies
Begin by melting the butter and chocolate together until smooth.
Add the sugars to themelted chocolate mixture, and whisk until combined.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Whisk in the eggs one at a time.
Next, whisk in the vanilla extract.
Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk in just until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake.
Do I have to use a double-boiler?
If you don’t have a double-boiler, you can use a microwave-safe bowl.
I recommend microwaving the butter and chocolate on 50% power and stirring every 15 seconds until melted.
Can I use chocolate chips in place of the baking chocolate?
You can!
I just recommend using a good-quality chocolate chip.
They will melt better and give you a more similar result to what you would get with baking chocolate.
How to store the brownies
I store them, covered, in the fridge.
It helps to keep their fudgy texture.
You can store the brownies, covered, at room temperature if you prefer.
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Fudgy Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour¹
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces semisweet baking chocolate² coarsely chopped
- 1 cup butter cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease and flour or line a 9x13-inch glass baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and cocoa powder together.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler, stirring until smooth and well-combined.
- Add the sugars to the chocolate mixture, and whisk until well-combined.
- Remove the chocolate mixture from heat, and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once the chocolate mixture has reached room temperature, whisk in eggs one at a time until combined.
- Add the vanilla and stir until combined.
- Whisk in the flour mixture, and whisk just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with a few fudgy crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan to room temperature.
- At this point, serve brownies, or wrap in plastic wrap (in the pan) and chill for a more fudge-like brownie.
Notes
- Be sure to properly measure the flour. Too much flour will give you a cakier brownie. Sift or stir the flour, spoon, and then level.
- Good-quality chocolate chips can be substituted for the baking chocolate.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
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Comments & Reviews
Patty says
Kate, I have to tell ya….and I’m singing your praises far and wide…and all over Japan (since we are here for a bit)…that this recipe has been the one that I have searching for…well, for all my life. Sounds dramatic right? Not so much…we have a love affair with Brownies at my house…and your recipe has won our hearts. We can finally stop searching for the best! <3
Kate says
Yay! I am so glad that you enjoyed the brownies!! That’s a huge compliment! Thank so you so much taking the time to come back and let me know that!
Jennifer says
These look so incredibly moist and fudgy… I can not wait to make these. I already have everything except the semi-sweet chocolate. Looking forward to making…er, rather eating these :)
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much!! I’m sorry that I didn’t respond to your comment sooner! Somehow it was hidden, and I just saw it. I hope you enjoy(ed) the brownies!! =)
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Nothing beats a good brownie recipe!!
Katie says
These brownies look amazing! Brownies are my comfort food. I recently made wine brownies that were delicious. An excellent pairing! https://bitofwine.blogspot.com/2013/06/easy-wine-brownies-w-dark-chocolate-red.html
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! I haven’t ever had wine brownies! That’s a creative twist!! =)
Heather Who Needs a Cape? says
Thanks for linking these up at Super Sunday – they look DELISH! Can’t wait to see what you bring us next week!
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much! And thanks for hosting! =)
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
OMG. These look so good. My mouth is watering over here! Pinned and definitely thinking about making these!
kateheartseating says
Thanks, Julie!! =)
Jen Nikolaus says
Holy cow, these look fabulous! I love a good classic brownie recipe! Pinning, thanks for sharing!
~Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much!! =)
BeeTreeStudios says
My gosh! Another wonderful looking desert! Yum Yum!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! =)
kateheartseating says
Thanks! =)
natashalh says
I love making brownies from scratch! I haven’t done it in a while, though, because my man is on deployment and it’s just too much effort for only me!
kateheartseating says
I don’t blame you! Baking for one can be a challenge. You may already know this (and if so, feel free to disregard this tip), but when I was baking for just me, I would make up a half batch of cookie dough. Since most cookie doughs keep really well in the fridge, I would just bake up a couple cookies each day. That way I always had a couple fresh cookies when I wanted them.
Jess says
Yeah so, my mouth is watering! YUMMY!!
Thanks again for joining the Link Up!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! =)
Tara from The Magnolia Barn says
I may have to surprise my husband with this treat! Wow, they look amazing!
kateheartseating says
How nice! Thanks so much!! I hope you two enjoy the brownies!! =)
Melissa @ MyMommyStyle says
I’ve been looking around for a new brownie recipe. These look wonderful! Can’t wait to try! (Coming from Marvelous Monday link party)
kateheartseating says
Thanks! I hope you enjoy the brownies!! Thanks so much for stopping by! =)
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
Those look way fudgy! Yum! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #17.
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
https://dessertnowdinnerlater.blogspot.com
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much for hosting and for stopping by! =)
Claire says
Hello,
I am making these amazing brownies and the whole melted chocolate mixture and the sugars is kinda giving me a problem. I had it cooking for a while and the sugar is still not melted so im not sure they are going to turn out.
kateheartseating says
I’m sorry that you are having trouble with the sugars! Did the brownies turn out?
Valerie Chambers says
Hi there, these look amazing and was wondering if there was another way to make these without a double boiler. Would love to surprise my husband with these for Father’s Day. Thank You.
kateheartseating says
Thanks! What a nice surprise! Yes, you can set a metal or glass bowl over a pot of boiling water. Just make sure that the bowl is larger than the pot (and that it is safe to heat).
Peter says
These look absolutely sinful. I like the way you think!
kateheartseating says
Thanks! I hope you enjoy the brownies!! =)
marcie@flavorthemoments says
These look super delish!
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much!! =)
Nancy P@thebittersideofsweet says
Fudgy brownies are the best!!!
kateheartseating says
I’ve been on a huge chocolate kick lately, so I had to make some fudgy brownies =).
Happy Valley Chow says
Oh my goodness, those are some amazing looking brownies. I haven’t had a brownie in forever, definitely need to make some now!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
kateheartseating says
Thanks! Yes, go make some brownies! Forever is way to long to go without a brownie! ;)
Tash @ The Velvet Moon Baker says
These look divine!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! =)