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The Ultimate Guide to Fudgy Brownies – Recipe Inside
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The Ultimate Guide to Fudgy Brownies – Recipe Inside

Achieve dense, chocolatey fudgy brownies with a gooey center using melted butter, cocoa, and precise underbaking. A rich American classic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (use salted if no salt added)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup dark cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan with butter
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, baking soda
  3. Melt butter in microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in sugar until smooth
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Stir in vanilla
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet until no streaks remain
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan. Tap to release air bubbles
  7. Bake for 25 minutes until center slightly wobbles. Cool completely

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Use 70% cocoa for intense flavor
Avoid overmixing after adding flour
Cool completely for clean cuts
100% whole wheat flour works for a denser texture
Store in airtight container at room temperature for 3 days

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