Easy Fudgy Brownies from Scratch
Indulge in the ultimate fudgy brownie experience with this incredibly simple, from-scratch recipe. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings, these brownies deliver a rich, dense texture and deep cocoa flavor with minimal effort.
1Ingredients
- 0.5 cupUnsalted butter
- 1 cupGranulated sugar
- 2Large eggs
- 1 teaspoonVanilla extract
- 0.5 cupAll-purpose flour
- 0.5 cupUnsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.3 teaspoonSalt
2Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan, or line with parchment paper leaving an overhang for easy removal.
⏱ 2 min - 2
In a medium, microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt the unsalted butter. You can do this gently over low heat on the stovetop or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
⏱ 3 min - 3
Remove the melted butter from the heat (if using stovetop) and stir in the granulated sugar until well combined. Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱ 4 min - 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt until there are no lumps.
⏱ 2 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tougher brownies.
⏱ 2 min - 6
Pour the brownie batter into your prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
⏱ 1 min - 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but no wet batter. The edges should look set.
⏱ 25 min - 8
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares and serving. Cooling completely is key for achieving that perfect fudgy texture and clean cuts.
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