Fudgy Chocolate Brownies – The Best Easy Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Servings: About 12 pieces
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more)

• 150 g (2/3 cup) unsalted butter

• 3 medium eggs

• 150 g (3/4 cup) brown sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 100 g (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour

• 30 g (1/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 pinch of salt

• Optional: 50 g (1/3 cup) chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:
   Set to 175°C (350°F) top/bottom heat or 160°C (320°F) fan. Line a square baking tin (approx. 8 x 8 inches) with parchment paper or grease it.

2. Melt chocolate and butter:
   Roughly chop the chocolate. Gently melt it with the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.

3. Whisk eggs and sugar:
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt for 2–3 minutes until creamy.

4. Add melted chocolate mixture:
   Pour the slightly cooled chocolate-butter mix into the egg mixture and stir well.

5. Fold in dry ingredients:
   Sift together flour and cocoa powder, then gently fold into the batter. Add chopped nuts if using.

6. Bake:
   Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the surface. Bake for approx. 25 minutes. The center should remain slightly gooey.

7. Cool & serve:
   Let cool completely, then cut into squares. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tip:

For extra fudgy brownies: Check after 22 minutes using a toothpick – a few moist crumbs are perfect!