Homemade Fudge Brownies

Here’s a classic Homemade Fudge Brownies recipe — rich, chewy, with a crackly top and deep chocolate flavor. These are the brownies that disappear fast!

Ingredients:

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp baking powder

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, but recommended for extra fudginess)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave. Let it cool slightly, then stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

Add dry ingredients:

Mix in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until fully combined.

Fold in chocolate chips (if using) for a gooey center.

Pour into the pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).

Cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Tips for Extra Fudgy Brownies

Don’t overbake — slightly underdone = fudgy heaven.

Chill after baking for clean cuts and a denser texture.

Add a pinch of espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor.