Description
These best chewy brownies are rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey with a soft center and slightly crisp edges. Made with melted dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and simple pantry ingredients, this homemade brownie recipe creates the perfect chewy texture every time. Perfect for dessert, coffee breaks, or sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and dark chocolate together until smooth.
- Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until glossy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl combine cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture gently.
- Add chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges set but the center stays soft.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For extra chewy brownies, avoid overbaking and remove them from the oven when the center is still slightly soft. Use high-quality dark chocolate for deeper flavor. Brownies store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg