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Fudgy Brownies

Fudgy Brownies
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These fudgy brownies offer an ultra-rich chocolate flavor with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly dense and chewy, they are made with simple pantry staples and can be customized with nuts, chocolate chips, or gluten-free flours. Quick to prepare and ideal for sharing, these brownies are a crowd-pleasing treat for every chocolate lover.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour/gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or cayenne pepper (for spiced brownies)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-Ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet or white chocolate chips
  • Peanut butter (for swirling, amount as desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients at room temperature. Melt the butter gently until just liquefied. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready when your batter is mixed.
  2. Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and any optional spices like cinnamon or cayenne pepper. This helps prevent clumps and ensures an even brownie texture.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies fudgy.
  5. Add Optional Mix-Ins: If desired, gently fold in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or swirl peanut butter into the batter at this stage.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing to set their fudgy texture and make cutting easier.

Notes

  • Use quality unsweetened cocoa powder or melted chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Do not overbake to avoid cakey and dry brownies.
  • Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter blending.
  • Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slicing.
  • Chill brownies before cutting to achieve sharper, less crumbly slices.

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