Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
- 1¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (100 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease or line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly.
- Whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing for the fudgiest texture.
Tips for extra fudgy brownies
- Do not overbake.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Chill the brownies for 1–2 hours before cutting.
