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Ultimate Fudge Brownies Recipe: Rich & Decadent Indulgence
Molly

Ultimate Fudge Brownies Recipe: Rich & Decadent Indulgence

Achieve fudgy, custard-soft centers with this precise American dessert. High-quality chocolate, melted butter, and a blend of brown and granulated sugars create a rich, no-dairy base. Optional white flour and espresso powder elevate the texture and flavor for a perfect balance of density and gooeyness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 32 servings
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 140g semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 115g (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 200g packed brown sugar
  • 60g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 40g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 150g all-purpose flour
  • 15g white flour (optional)
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • Optional: 1 Tbsp dark brown sugar with 1/4 tsp espresso powder for depth

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
  2. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper
  3. Melt butter and chocolate chips over low heat until smooth
  4. In a bowl, whisk brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until emulsified
  5. Whisk in melted chocolate-butter mixture
  6. Sift in cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, white flour (if using), baking powder, and salt
  7. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined
  8. Fold in optional espresso-enhanced dark brown sugar and mini chocolate chips
  9. Pour batter into prepared pan
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges pull away from pan but center remains soft
  11. Cool completely before slicing into 32 squares

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgSugar: 15g

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for optimal emulsification.
If omitting white flour, increase all-purpose flour to 165g for improved structure.
For espresso-enhanced flavor: mix 1 Tbsp extra dark brown sugar with 1/4 tsp espresso powder.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.
These are halal/non-alcoholic-friendly with no pork derivatives.
Can substitute vegan butter for dairy butter to make vegan

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