Delicious Dense Fudgy Chocolate (Print version)

Rich chocolate squares with a crackly top and melt-in-mouth texture, perfect for any sweet occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate & Fats

01 - 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
02 - 1/2 cup (8 tbsp) unsalted butter

→ Sugars

03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Optional Add-ins

10 - 2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
11 - 2/3 cup chocolate chips

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Stir granulated sugar and light brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until fully combined.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract thoroughly.
05 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt together. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using, ensuring even distribution.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment overhang to lift them out and cut into 16 squares.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • The crackly top forms naturally without any special technique or extra effort
  • These stay perfectly fudgy for days thanks to the dual sugar approach
02 -
  • Overbaking is the number one way to ruin good brownies, so start checking at the 22 minute mark even if you think they need longer
  • Letting them cool completely in the pan seems impossible but cutting warm brownies creates crumbly edges instead of clean squares
03 -
  • Line your pan with parchment paper leaving overhang on opposite sides so you can lift the entire batch out at once
  • Underbake by 2 to 3 minutes for the fudgiest results, as the residual heat finishes the cooking
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