Description
These Homemade Chocolate Fudge Brownies are rich, moist, and perfectly fudgy, offering an irresistible chocolate treat that’s easy to make from scratch in just under an hour. With simple ingredients like cocoa, butter, and eggs, these brownies deliver classic chocolate flavor and a dense, fudgy texture that’s ideal for dessert or snacking.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan and dust it with flour to prevent the brownies from sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly to blend all wet ingredients together.
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a wooden spoon, mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Before Frosting: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Cooling helps set the fudgy texture and prepares the surface for any frosting or toppings you may choose to add.
Notes
- For extra fudginess, consider using a mix of cocoa powder and melted chocolate.
- To make cleanup easier, line your pan with parchment paper.
- Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture and flavor.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
