FUDGY CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIES
Rich • Gooey • Crackly-Top • One-Bowl Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
Yield: 9–12 brownies
INGREDIENTS
Dry Ingredients:
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate:
1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Extra chocolate chips or chunks for topping
OPTIONAL ADD-INS (Highly Recommended )
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/4 teaspoon espresso powder (boosts chocolate flavor)
A pinch of sea salt for sprinkling on top
Swirl of peanut butter or Nutella
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper or grease well
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
Melted butter
Sugar
Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each
Stir in vanilla extract
Mix until smooth and glossy (this helps create a crackly top!)
3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
Sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder
Gradually fold into the wet mixture
Do not overmix — stop as soon as combined
4️⃣ Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Batter will be thick and fudgy
5️⃣ Pan & Top
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan
Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top
Optional: sprinkle flaky sea salt
6️⃣ Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes
Edges should be set
Center should look slightly underbaked (that’s the fudge!)
Toothpick test:
A few moist crumbs = perfect
Wet batter = bake 2–3 more minutes
7️⃣ Cool & Slice
Cool in pan for 20–30 minutes
Lift out, slice, and enjoy the gooey magic
PRO BAKING TIPS
✔️ For extra fudgy brownies:
Use dark chocolate chips
Bake closer to 20 minutes
✔️ For cakier brownies:
Bake 25–28 minutes
✔️ For shiny crackly tops:
Whisk sugar + butter really well
Use room-temperature eggs
BENEFITS IN EVERY BITE
Mood Booster – Cocoa naturally boosts happy hormones
Energy Kick – Quick carbs for instant fuel
Antioxidants – Dark chocolate supports heart health
Soul Hug – Warm brownies = pure comfort
