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Gooey Fudgy Brownies

These Gooey Fudgy Brownies are rich, dense, ultra-chocolatey, and perfectly moist with that classic shiny, crackly top. Made with real melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and the perfect balance of sugar and butter, these brownies deliver an irresistible chewy center and fudgy texture. Perfect for dessert tables, parties, or quick sweet cravings, this fudge brownie recipe is simple, beginner-friendly, and guaranteed to become your new go-to treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 14 brownies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup 225g unsalted butter
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Sea salt flakes for topping

Method
 

  1. Make the Brownie Batter
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  4. Whisk in the granulated and brown sugars while the mixture is still warm to help create the crackly top.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold until just combined—do not overmix.
  8. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  9. Bake
  10. Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  11. Bake for 28–35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft and fudgy.
  12. Cool completely in the pan before slicing. For cleaner edges, chill for 30 minutes.

Notes

For the fudgiest brownies, slightly underbake and allow to cool before cutting.
To get a shiny crackly top, make sure the sugars dissolve into the warm chocolate mixture.
Use a metal pan for best results; glass pans may overbake the edges.
Add sea salt flakes on top for a gourmet finish.
Brownies freeze excellent—store slices in an airtight container for up to 3 months.