Better Than Boxed Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies
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Calling all chocolate lovers! These brownies are for you. Imagine a fudgy, extra-chocolatey brownie with a beautiful crinkle-top, and none of those dry, crispy edges you sometimes get. They’re simple to make with only 7 ingredients and pantry staples, perfect for a quick summertime treat or whenever you need a chocolate fix.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Ultra Fudgy: We use a special baking trick to ensure these brownies are fudgy all the way through, no dry edges in sight!
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: High-quality dark chocolate delivers an intense chocolatey taste.
- Simple to Make: Just a few ingredients and minimal prep work needed.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are sure to disappear fast!
How To Make Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Step 1: Melt chocolate
In a small saucepan, combine chocolate and butter. Place over low heat, stirring continuously, until melted and smooth. Set aside.
Step 2: Whip eggs and add rest of the ingredients
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat on high speed for 10 minutes.
Mix in chocolate mixture.
Stir in the flour.
Step 3: Bake
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes.
Let cool in pan. Turn out and slice.
Ready to bake? Scroll down to the recipe card below to find the complete ingredient list and instructions. There are also tips for what type of chocolate to use and how to tell when your brownies are perfectly baked.
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Better Than Boxed Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups bittersweet chocolate chips
- 9 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F/177℃.
- Spray an 8 inch square pan with baking spray. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine chocolate and butter.
- Place over low heat, stirring continuously, until melted and smooth. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
- Beat on medium speed until well blended, about 1 minute.
- Add chocolate mixture and mix well.
- Stir in flour on low speed just until combined.
- Pour into prepared pan. (Wrap with cake strip, if using.)
- Bake for 30 minutes.
Notes + Tips!
- Semi-sweet can be used in place of bittersweet chocolate, but the brownies will be sweeter.
- These brownies can be made dairy-free by using your favorite plant-based butter.
- These brownies can be made gluten-free by using a measure for measure (also known as 1:1 or cup for cup) gluten free flour.
- If you are using a cake strip (bake-even), follow the instructions before wrapping it around the pan.
- If you do not use a bake-even strip, the brownies will be more traditional. Crispy edges and fudgy middle.
- These brownies are very fudgy. If you like them a little more done, leave in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
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