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Easy Chocolate Brownies – Super Fudgy & Homemade

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If you’re searching for the best chocolate brownies recipe, look no further. These easy, fudgy, and gooey brownies are made with both cocoa powder and real melted chocolate, giving you the ultimate rich chocolate flavor. Butter adds depth and creaminess that oil can’t match, while chunks of dark chocolate make every bite irresistible.

Whether you like your homemade brownies gooey, fudgy, or slightly cakey, this recipe is flexible and incredibly forgiving. With just one bowl and 15 minutes of prep, you’ll have brownies that taste better than anything store-bought.

These easy chocolate brownies are:

  • Rich and chocolatey with a shiny crackly top ✨
  • Fudgy in the center with gooey chocolate chunks 🍫
  • Freezer-friendly for up to 3 months ❄️
  • Perfect for beginners (you can’t mess them up!) 👩‍🍳

📝 Ingredients

  • 200 g (14 tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 200 g (1 ¼ cups) dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (175 g) brown sugar
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (75 g) plain flour
  • ¼ cup (30 g) cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 180 g dark chocolate bar (optional, chopped)
A piece of brownie with pourring chocolate over a white plate.

🍴 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Line an 8” square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate together in the microwave (1–2 mins). Stir until smooth.
  3. Mix in sugar, vanilla, and eggs until glossy.
  4. Add flour, cocoa, and salt. Stir gently until combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chunks, pour into pan, and bake:
    • 24 mins → gooey
    • 28 mins → fudgy
    • 32 mins → cakey
  6. Cool for 20 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or store airtight for up to 4 days.

👉 Pro Tip: Use the toothpick test to decide your preferred texture:

  • 24 mins → ultra gooey
  • 28 mins → fudgy & moist (the favorite!)
  • 32 mins → cakey but still soft

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