The Best Chocolate Brownie Recipe
I have no doubt that this recipe came from the back of a box at some point, but I only have the small index card she wrote in her beautiful penmanship. It’s a simple formula: chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, all stirred together in one pot.
Video: How to Make Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
These brownies are fudge-like, dense, and very chocolaty. They’re also very sturdy, which makes them ideal to send to someone who needs some TLC or to take to a picnic or potluck.
Making Brownies From Scratch
Bake the brownie mixture in an 8-inch-square pan lined with parchment paper, and use the parchment paper handles to lift the block of brownies from the pan before slicing. It also helps to refrigerate the brownies until cold before slicing; this helps them cut beautifully with clean edges and look professionally made. Begin in one saucepan that will hold all the ingredients later. Melt the butter, then melt the unsweetened chocolate. Cool this mixture until the bottom of the pan is no longer hot, and then stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, and baking powder. Finally, stir in mini bittersweet chocolate chips. The chips are my own addition since I think they’re irresistible in brownies. The chocolate chips won’t melt completely in the brownie, giving you nice chocolate bits in every bite! If you aren’t a fan of texture in your brownies, you can skip the chocolate chips—you’ll still have fudgy, delicious brownies. Stack them on a plate and serve them up. You’ll thrill the kids—and everyone else in the house, as well!
Butterscotch chipsSalty pretzel piecesSmall, chopped-up pieces of candy barsM&M’sNutsMini marshmallows
How to Make Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies
To make these gluten free, substitute 3/4 cup gluten-free flour blend for the all-purpose flour in this recipe. And if you’re looking for a vegan and gluten-free brownie, we have you covered with our Vegan Brownies.
The Best Trick for Extra-Fudgy Brownies
If you love your fudgy brownies as super fudgy, try this trick developed by baker and author Alice Medrich.
Take the hot pan of brownies straight from the oven to the freezer. The freezer will “shock” the brownies and cool them faster, creating really fudgy interiors.Pull the pan from the freezer after an hour or two and cut as directed in the recipe.
Can You Freeze Brownies?
Yes, you can freeze brownies once they’re cooled. Wrap sliced brownies in plastic wrap and then store in a freezer-safe zipper bag or container for up to three months. Thaw the brownies at room temperature.
What to Serve With Homemade Brownies
Caramel Sauce Whipped Cream Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
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Add the chocolate and let it melt, stirring occasionally with a heatproof spatula, until the mixture is smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla. Add the flour mixture, and stir until no more white patches show. Stir in the chips until well distributed. If you’re eager for brownies and can’t wait for them to chill, skip this chilling step and serve them warm or just-cooled! They will be a little crumbly when you cut them.) Brownies can be served right away. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for at least a week. (They will keep for longer but may start getting dry and crumbly after a while.)
