CLASSIC BROWNIE RECIPE (2024)

This classic brownie recipe is our family favourite. These brownies are the richest & decadent classic brownie recipe I have ever tried and these are all homemade. The light crisp on the top and fudgy and soft inside. I swear, my family eats every crumb which falls from their piece.

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Fudgy brownies are the best!

Mmm, brownies! Who doesn’t love these fudgy chocolatey, big or small squares. Brownie comes in many shapes, they are mostly squarish and are thick or thin. Full of decadent melted chocolate or even chocolate chips inside. Some are even using filling, like cream cheese to top the brownie game.

This recipe for the classic brownies offers that simple and decadent rich texture, creamy fudgy inside and crinkly top. This is one of the simplest recipes how to make brownies. You almost throw everything in a bowl, mix and bake.

How to make fudgy brownies?

So the whole trick with fudgy brownies is “do not overbake” the brownies. If you bake these brownies only 5 minutes later, they become cakey style brownies and you don’t want that.

Preheat the oven to 325°F/170°C. The oven has to be hot, so we can achieve the crinkly top. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan and line the bottom with a parchment paper. I am using classic Wilton brownie pan and it gives 8 squares of brownies.

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Before starting to mix all the ingredients make sure all is in room temperature. Especially eggs. Prepare large bowl and combine eggs, brown sugar and salt. Mix all this with hand mixer or in your stand mixer until the mixture is smooth. Set this aside.

Now it’s time to melt butter and chocolate. I use for both microwave and I start first with butter. Use glass or microwaveable bowl and melt the butter. I usually melt butter about 1 minute. If it’s not well melted, stir and add it again in microwave and try another 30 seconds. All this on 100 % power. Also make sure to cover the bowl, so the butter doesn’t splash all over the microwave.

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Add melted butter in the egg and sugar mixture and continue to whisk until well combined. Now it’s time to melt the chocolate. In the microwave oven, melt the chocolate (at power 70% for 1 minute) stir well and if it’s not well melted, return it to microwave for another 30 seconds. Once the chocolate is well melted, add it into the mixture and alternate with sifted 1/2 cup of flour. It is very important you sift the flour, the brownies will be smoother.

Pour this batter in prepared pan, lined with parchment paper and bake for about 23 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out with a few lumps and not completely clean. Because ovens vary, I would suggest opening the oven at 23 minutes of baking and insert the toothpick. If the texture is really runny, just give it another 2- 3 minutes. If the toothpick comes out with lumps, it’s done!

Remove the pan from oven and let cool in the pan for about 1 hours. For those who can’t wait, carefully reach for your dreamy brownie after 30 minutes of cooling, otherwise you are going to burn your tongue!

After one hour cooling, remove brownies from pan and cut into 9 equal squares. We usually devour it before I can scoop out some ice cream, but yes with vanilla ice cream melting over the brownie is an amazing idea 🙂

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I am a big fan of all chocolate cakes and homemade treats, that involve choco choco, so here are some more homemade recipes I have tested for you, that includes the most favourite ingredient: CHOCOLATE:

  • NEW YORK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
  • CHOCOLATE ALMOND BABKA
  • NUTELLA PUFF PASTRY TWISTS
  • NUTELLA SWIRL CHEESECAKE NO BAKE
  • VALENTINE’S CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH CHERRY FILLING
  • NO-BAKE TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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CLASSIC FUDGY BROWNIES

Julia

These are the most delicious fudgy soft inside brownies ever! It's perfect to serve with scoop of ice cream or spoonful of whipped cream!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 24 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 9 servings

Calories 233 kcal

Equipment

  • 8 x 9 inch pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk chocolate melted
  • 3/4 cup (175 g) unsalted butter; melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (62 g) all- purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F/170°C. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan and line the bottom with a parchment paper.

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, brown sugar, salt, and whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

  • Add melted butter and continue to whisk until well combined. In the microwave oven, melt the chocolate (power 70% for 1 minute) stir and add it into the mixture alternating with flour and stir until smooth.

  • Pour into the prepared pan, lined with parchment paper. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out with a few lumps and not completely clean.

  • Let cool in the pan for about 1 hours. Remove from pan and cut into 9 squares. Serve as is or with ice cream.

Keyword brownies, chocolate, chocolate bars, fudgy brownies

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FAQs

What are the three types of brownies? ›

Brownie textures fall into three general camps… Cakey, fudgy and chewy. Cakey brownies, like the name implies, are light, moist and airy, with a slightly fluffy, cake-like interior. Fudgy brownies are moist, dense and gooey, with almost the texture of fudge, but not quite as compact.

What can I add to brownie mix to make it taste better? ›

Six Sneaky Ways To Make Brownie Mix Taste Homemade
  1. Use melted butter instead of oil.
  2. Use milk, flavored creamers, or brewed coffee instead of water.
  3. Add extracts or flavorings.
  4. Add mix-ins like cookies and candies.
  5. Underbake, just slightly.
  6. Toppings.
  7. My Favorite Mix-Ins and Toppings.
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How do you keep brownies soft and chewy? ›

Using airtight wrappings (including using plastic wrap right against the brownies) is key to keeping your brownies fresh, whether you're keeping them at room temperature for short-term storage, or planning to freeze them so you can have a fresh brownie ready whenever you need it.

Why the US military has a 26 page brownie recipe? ›

The primary reason for the recipe's length is that it contains an expansive list of quality specifications for the ingredients and preparation. For example, here's the explanation for what eggs can be used: 3.2. 6 Whole eggs, liquid or frozen.

What is the old version of brownies? ›

Did you know that Brownies were originally called 'Rosebuds'? Rosebuds was established in 1914 for girls to join before they became Guides. Just one year later, the name was changed to Brownies. Brownies are the second-youngest members of the Girlguiding family, for girls aged between 7 and 10.

What makes brownies fudgy vs cakey? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

What does adding an extra egg to brownie mix do? ›

The extra egg will make your brownies less fudgy and more cake-like. This is a personal preference, so if you like your brownies to have a cake-y texture, go ahead and add the extra egg, but be sure to follow the package instructions for other substitutions or changes to cook time.

Is it better to make brownies with butter or oil? ›

Oil Brownies: These were chewier with crunchier edges and a crunchier topping. They were more matte on top with a far less crinkly shiny brownie 'skin. ' They tasted more like box mix brownies. Butter Brownies: These were much fudgier, softer, and had a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Is it better to use milk or water in brownie mix? ›

One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil. For similar reasons to using milk, butter adds a rich and more decadent quality to the batter.

Why do my brownies get hard after they cool? ›

If the edges of your brownie are hard once it's cooled it's because you've over baked it.

Should you put brownies in the fridge after baking? ›

During the summer and in hotter climates, brownies might not last as long when stored at room temperature. If you're worried about the heat affecting the delicious taste of your brownies, we recommend storing them in the refrigerator instead. Storing brownies in the fridge can keep them fresh for up to two weeks.

Does putting brownies in the fridge make them fudgy? ›

The brownies will continue to set as they cool. This recipe must be served after they've cooled to room temperature completely. In fact, they solidify into even more fudgy brownie bits if you chill them in the fridge before slicing and serving.

How big was the biggest brownie ever made? ›

Kozhikode Cochin Bakery director M P Ramesh and Kannur Brownies Bakery director M K Ranjith with their team have prepared this 700-feet long brownie, weighing 2800 kg. The cake was exhibited as part of India's 75th Independence day celebrations.

What is the American slang brownie points? ›

Credit for a good deed, as in John earned a lot of brownie points for doing his boss's report for him. The term originated with the points earned for various achievements by the youngest group of the Girl Scouts, called Brownies. In the mid-1900s it was transferred to general use.

Are brownies an American thing? ›

The brownie was developed in the United States at the end of the 19th century and popularized there during the first half of the 20th century.

How many types of brownies are there? ›

There are three distinct types of brownie recipes — fudgy, chewy, and cakey — and they each bring something a little different to the table.

Why are they called S * * * * * brownies? ›

The Londoner describes why they called them "slu*tty brownies" perfectly: "they're oh so easy, and more than a little bit filthy." Just as simple as I would've imagined. They are as easy to make as they are messy to eat. If you look up slu*tty Brownies on Pinterest there are thousands of recipes listed.

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