Fudgey Brownies

These Fudgey Brownies are the ultimate comfort dessert, delivering an intensely chocolatey experience in every bite. Made with unsweetened chocolate and butter, they offer a deep, robust flavor profile that is both sweet and slightly bitter. The texture is dense and moist, lacking the cakey rise of traditional brownies for a true fudge-like consistency. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, potlucks, or a simple weeknight treat, these brownies are easy to prepare with pantry staples. Whether served plain or topped with whipped cream, they provide a satisfying, indulgent end to any meal.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 20

Calories: 1033.1

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Fudgey Brownies are the ultimate comfort dessert, delivering an intensely chocolatey experience in every bite. Made with unsweetened chocolate and butter, they offer a deep, robust flavor profile that is both sweet and slightly bitter. The texture is dense and moist, lacking the cakey rise of traditional brownies for a true fudge-like consistency. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, potlucks, or a simple weeknight treat, these brownies are easy to prepare with pantry staples. Whether served plain or topped with whipped cream, they provide a satisfying, indulgent end to any meal.

Ingredients

2 Squares Unswtnd chocolate
1/3 cup Butter
2/3 cup Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Chopped nuts *

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350&# 194;Â°F (175ÃÂ°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
2
Melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
5
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
6
Stir in the chopped nuts (or coconut if substituting).
7
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
9
Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1033.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53.9g83%
Saturated Fat 21.9g110%
Cholesterol 136.2mg46%
Sodium 1479.9mg62%
Total Carbohydrate 125.3g42%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g36%
Sugars 84.3g
Protein 14.6g30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Substitution: Replace the 1/2 cup chopped nuts with 3/4 cup Angel Flake coconut for a tropical variation.

Storage: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tip: For a fudgey texture, slightly underbake the brownies. If they look dry on top but are still gooey inside, that is the ideal state.

Keywords: baking, brownies, butter, chocolate, dessert, eggs, flour, fudgey, nuts, sugar, vanilla, vegetarian, homemade, chocolate-bar, easy-dessert

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