The Best Brownies Recipe Ever (Fudgy & Moist Center)
Ultra fudgy brownies with a shiny crackly top and rich, moist chocolate center, made with simple pantry ingredients and baked to perfection in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture looks glossy and slightly thickened.
- Stir in cocoa powder, all purpose flour, and salt until just combined without overmixing.
- Fold in semi sweet chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing into 9 squares and serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain a fudgy moist center.
- Mix only until ingredients are combined to avoid a cakey texture.
- Use high quality cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor.