Chewy Chocolate Brownies Recipe from Scratch
Chewy, fudgy, and full of rich chocolate flavor, these brownies are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and chocolate together, stir, and let cool slightly.
- Whisk sugars, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth and glossy.
- Fold in melted chocolate mixture gently.
- Sift flour and cocoa, fold into wet ingredients.
- Add chocolate chips if desired, pour batter into pan, smooth top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Optional mix-ins include nuts, caramel, or peanut butter swirls. Do not overbake for maximum chewiness.