Description
Sticky, rich, chocolate-packed fudge brownies with a crinkled top and gooey center—this is the Southern-meets-modern dessert you’ll always crave.
Ingredients
1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1¼ cups Granulated Sugar
½ cup Brown Sugar
¾ cup Unsweetened Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder
¾ cup All-Purpose Flour
3 large Eggs
1 tablespoon Vanilla bean
½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt butter and chocolate chips together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until glossy.
4. Stir melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture.
5. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
6. Add vanilla bean, mix lightly, and pour batter into prepared pan.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes. The center should still jiggle slightly.
8. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For extra depth, add 1 tsp instant espresso.
Optional add-ins: crushed nuts, caramel, fruit compote.
Chill brownies before serving for maximum fudginess.
Swap butter for coconut oil or use flax eggs for vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: fudge brownies, gooey brownies, Southern dessert, chocolate recipe