Make rich, fudgy brownies at home with this easy recipe. These chocolate brownies have a soft, gooey center, chewy edges, and an intense chocolate flavor using simple pantry ingredients.
🍫 Easy Fudge Brownies
If you love brownies with a deep chocolate flavor, chewy edges, and a soft, fudgy center, this recipe is for you. These homemade fudge brownies are simple to prepare and don’t require any special equipment.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Âľ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- Âľ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- ÂĽ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 tablespoon milk, if needed
Instructions
1. Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some paper hanging over the sides for easy removal.
2. Mix the butter and sugars
Place the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
3. Add the eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients
Sift in the cocoa powder and flour. Add the salt and gently fold everything together until just combined.
Avoid overmixing—the batter should be thick.
5. Add the chocolate
Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. If the batter seems unusually thick, add about a tablespoon of milk.
6. Bake
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for approximately 22–28 minutes. The edges should look set while the center should still appear slightly soft.
For extra-fudgy brownies, avoid overbaking.
7. Cool completely
Let the brownies cool in the pan before cutting. For especially clean slices, refrigerate them for 30–60 minutes after cooling.
Tips for Extra-Fudgy Brownies
- Don’t overbake. This is the most important step for a fudgy texture.
- Use good-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Brown sugar helps give the brownies a moist, chewy texture.
- For an intense chocolate flavor, add a small pinch of espresso powder.
- Let the brownies cool before slicing—the center continues to set as they cool.
- Add walnuts or pecans if you enjoy nuts in your brownies.
How to Store Them
Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days. You can also refrigerate them for a firmer, denser texture.
For longer storage, wrap individual brownies and freeze them for up to 2–3 months.
Final Result
You’ll get rich, chocolatey brownies with chewy edges and a soft, fudgy middle—perfect with a glass of cold milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or simply enjoyed on their own.