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Easy Chocolate Brownies – best ever, super fudgy!

By:Nagi
Published:21 Mar '20Updated:20 Nov '20
498 Comments
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What makes a good brownie? Using both cocoa AND melted chocolate, and butter instead of oil. What makes the BEST chocolate brownies in the world? Adding in a generous amount of dark chocolate chunks. Fudgy, as gooey as you want, and very, very chocolatey, this homemade brownie recipe is incredibly easy, made in one bowl, and incredibly forgiving!

Choose how gooey you want them, just follow the bake times and my “toothpick smearing” test. Brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months, but nothing quite compares to when they’re freshly made, and still slightly warm….

Homemade Chocolate Brownies

These homemade brownies are every chocoholics dream come true.

  • Need a chocolate fix urgently? These will be in the oven in 15 minutes flat (if not faster).

  • Hate washing up? Just one bowl to deal with here.

  • Like your brownies outrageously chocolatey, fudgy in the middle and the signature paper thin crackly top? This one delivers in spades.

  • Not such a confident cook? This recipe is astonishingly forgiving. Even if you overcook them, they might look cakey, but they still have that rich, fudgy mouthfeel. There’s just not enough flour in these to make them dry and overcooked!

And look ↓↓↓ Super fudgy yet you can actually pick it up, rather than scooping up gloops of raw batter!

Close up of hand holding super fudgy chocolate brownies

And that crinkly top we all know and love!

Overhead photo of brownies with crackly top

What makes a good brownie

The secret to a really great brownie is using both melted chocolate AND cocoa powder, plus butter instead of oil (because butter has way better flavour than oil). The combination of these plus minimal flour, just enough to make a barely-set batter, and brown sugar rather than white (for extra moisture and chewiness) is what will deliver that perfect rich, fudgy brownie you’ve been dreaming about.

And to make a killer brownie, stir through a generous amount of chocolate chunks. Not only will you get little pockets of gooey chocolate, it also makes the brownie extra fudgy because some of the chocolate melds in with the batter as it bakes!

What makes a good brownie - less flour, more butter and chocolate

Making homemade brownies

These dreamy brownies start by melting chocolate and butter together before whisking in eggs and vanilla. Then just mix in flour and coco powder, and lastly stir in the let’s-pretend-it’s-optional chocolate chunks. Scrape into lined pan and bake!

How brownies are made

How to tell when brownies are done

Stick a toothpick in the centre of the brownie, hold it for 2 seconds, then take it out.

  • super gooey – if there is a lot of smear on it (24 minutes bake time)

  • moist and fudgy (my favourite) – if the toothpick gets a brown strain and has some smear on it (28 minutes)

  • cakey (but still fudgy mouthfeel) – toothpick is clean with just a few crumbs (32 minutes). But still really moist (because this recipe only has 1/2 cup of flour in it, impossible not to be moist!).

Reduce cook time by 2 minutes if you opt not to use the extra chocolate stir ins.

How to tell when brownies are done - toothpick test

Fudgy, gooey brownies

The brownies in the photos and video are what I call “fudgy moist”. As in – super fudgy but not just a gloop of uncooked batter. You can pick it up with your hands rather than eating it with a spoon.

Hand picking up chocolate brownies

I have more elaborate brownies in my repertoire – such as these Outrageous Nutella Brownies (which certainly live up to their name!) and these Salted Caramel Stuffed Brownies (the caramel filling is creamy and set, like a soft fudge).

But this classic Chocolate Brownies recipe is the one I make most of the time. It’s my go-to because it’s everything I want in a brownie made with minimal fuss. The essential ingredients to make it super chocolatey, lovely and moist, and no unnecessary extras.

The other thing is that my brownie is sweet, but not tooth-achingly sweet. There are some brownie recipes out there that use almost double the sugar I do and they are far too sweet for me. The sugar in this recipe is just the right amount of sweet for me. No one has ever complained about my brownies not being sweet enough, that’s for sure! – Nagi x


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Stack of gooey chocolate brownies - the BEST brownies in the world!

Easy Chocolate Brownies

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 35 mins
Sweets
South Western
4.96 from 123 votes
Servings9 - 16
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Recipe video above. These are my "go to" brownies, the one I have been making for years that's super easy and outrageously chocolatey. The best fudgey chocolatey brownies made without fuss, in one bowl in 10 minutes. These are not the cakey kind, they're soft fudgey kind. Super rich and moist!

Ingredients

  • 200g / 14 tbsp unsalted butter (1 3/4 US sticks)
  • 200 g / 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips (7 oz) (Note 1)
  • 1 cup (175g) brown sugar , loosely packed
  • 3 eggs , lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour
  • 1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 180g/6oz dark chocolate block/bar (optional) , chopped into chunks rather than shards, (bittersweet or semi-sweet, cooking chocolate) (Note 2)

Alternative stir in

  • 1.5 cups roughly chopped walnuts (or other nuts)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan forced).
  • Spray a 20cm/8" square tin with oil and line with baking/parchment paper with overhang (Note 2).
  • Place butter and chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl, microwave in 30 second bursts (takes me 1m 30 sec) until melted. Stir until smooth.
  • Add sugar and vanilla, mix, then add eggs and mix well until smooth and molten.
  • Add flour, cocoa and salt and stir until smooth. Stir in chopped chocolate, pour into pan.
  • Bake 24 minutes for really gooey in the centre, 28 minutes for fudgey but still very moist (my favourie, shown in video & photos), 32 minutes for moist fudge-cake-like. (See in post for toothpick testphotos).
  • If you didn't use the extra chocolate for stirring in, reduce cook time by 2 minutes.
  • Rest for 10 minutes before lifting out of the pan. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting. Store in an airtight container for 4 days (bet they don't last that long!) or freeze for 3 months.

Recipe Notes:

1. Chocolate - Use cooking chocolate chips from the baking section of the supermarket, not eating chocolate.
Also use cooking chocolate bars for the add in chunks (though eating chocolate will work here too, just that not all types/brands will melt so you get a smooth molten ooze like you see in the video)
2. Lining pan - Have overhang so you can lift the brownies out of the tin.
3. Baking measures - Cups, tbsp and tsp measures differ slightly in size between countries. For most recipes on my blog, the difference is not enough to make a difference, or the difference is relative and consistent across all ingredients in a recipe. Where the difference DOES matter, I specify the measurements for different countries, like I do for my Chewy Oatmeal Raisin cookies. For this recipe, it DOES NOT matter so you can use cups or weights per the recipe, no matter which country you are in. The only exception is Japan, please use the weight measures, not cups.
4. Storage - airtight container for 4 days, refrigerate only if it's very hot. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
5. Nutrition per brownie, assuming 16 pieces, without extra chocolate stir through.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 48gCalories: 212cal (11%)Carbohydrates: 21g (7%)Protein: 2.6g (5%)Fat: 14.5g (22%)Saturated Fat: 8.9g (56%)Cholesterol: 58mg (19%)Sodium: 98mg (4%)Potassium: 64mg (2%)Fiber: 0.5g (2%)Sugar: 15.5g (17%)Vitamin A: 350IU (7%)Calcium: 20mg (2%)Iron: 0.9mg (5%)
Keywords: best brownies, brownies recipe, chocolate brownies, easy brownies
Did you make this recipe?I love hearing how you went with my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @RecipeTinEats.

Originally published August 2016. Updated with new photos and brand new video in 2020.

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498 Comments

  1. Lady Pinksy says

    March 31, 2022 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    Wow Nagi, this is an awesome recipe, they turned out absolutely perfect hot for dessert with ice cream, and then cold the next day they were even better if that is possible! Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  2. Kaart says

    March 25, 2022 at 10:54 pm

    4 stars
    Great but a little too sweet for me , I’ll have to add more like 3/4 cup sugar and bake at 18o degrees rather than 160degrees!

    Reply
  3. aysha muhusin says

    March 20, 2022 at 1:42 am

    5 stars
    made this today for guests and it was a big hit! Fabulous recipe and so yummy and not too sweet.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      March 20, 2022 at 11:18 pm

      I am happy that you enjoyed it Aysha! N x

      Reply
  4. Jayne says

    March 6, 2022 at 3:27 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow! Made these this morning, put half the batter in the tin, then scoops of my home made caramel sauce then the rest of the batter on top. These are beyond good, I can’t tell you. I don’t like brownies, or rich sweet things, I like a nice butter cake or Madeira, but everyone else loves brownies and these are, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the best I have ever made. They could make a Brownie lover out of me🙂. Every recipe I make from your website is fabulous. I love your details and no faffing about,as we would say in Northern Ireland. I also love, that like me, you adore your pup. Thank you for doing all the hard work do we don’t have to Nagi.

    Reply
  5. Viki says

    February 22, 2022 at 3:46 pm

    5 stars
    These are the best brownies I have ever made. So fudgy and perfect. My pan was to big and I was so desperate to make them that I Mcguvered my pan to accommodate the 8” dish requirements. Another Nagi recipe to add to my repertoire! Thank you! 🥰

    Reply
  6. Trish says

    February 16, 2022 at 3:17 pm

    Wow, one of the best brownie I have made.
    Added 1/4cup of mixed walnut and choc chip. It is so rich.
    Baked it at 170 fan forced for about 25-27 mins. It was perfect and gooey when cooled down and the kitchen smells amazing.
    This recipe is a keeper, thank you

    Reply
  7. April says

    February 15, 2022 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing brownie but unfortunately my oven doesn’t cook through. Maybe next time I should try it at 180 degree and not 160. I cooked for an extra 10min hoping it would cook through but it is still batter consistency 😣

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 16, 2022 at 10:15 am

      Yes April, try the higher temp – every oven is different! N x

      Reply
  8. Katie says

    February 15, 2022 at 5:04 am

    Can I make the dough ahead and put it in the fridge until I’m ready to bake it?

    Reply
  9. Denise says

    February 15, 2022 at 1:03 am

    5 stars
    I followed your recipe exactly as written, down to the toothpick test! These were the BEST brownies ever! For my oven, cooked 27 minutes and they were so delicious! As with all of your recipes, easy to follow, great videos and ALWAYS good. Looking forward to that cookbook!

    Reply
  10. Victoria says

    February 5, 2022 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    This is the only brownie I will ever make! I sub mine with gf flour and still tastes amazing

    Reply
  11. Trina says

    January 25, 2022 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    OH. MY. GAWD. If I could choose my last meal, this would be it. Best brownie I’ve ever eaten! My husband begs me not to bake it, as we finish this within 2 days. We every eat it for breakfast. Don’t judge

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 25, 2022 at 2:39 pm

      What’s to judge??!! Brownies for brekkie is perfectly normal in my house! N x

      Reply
  12. Gerardo says

    January 22, 2022 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi,
    Just to let you know that this is the 3rd time this week a made your brownie recipe, it is so good my kids liked so much even my work mates loved it. I started making your brownie recipe on Wednesday, I made another one yesterday so I bring it to work and today my kids ask me again to make it so I did.

    Reply
  13. Renee says

    January 19, 2022 at 8:49 pm

    5 stars
    Best brownies ever! Made them so many times and they are always delicious. Thanks for your fantastic recipes Nagi you are my go to for any recipe x

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 19, 2022 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks Renee! N x

      Reply
  14. Chels says

    January 5, 2022 at 11:07 pm

    5 stars
    It’s 10pm and I’m anxiously waiting the last 15mins until I can take the tray out of the oven.
    I’ve made this recipe more times than I’m willing to admit, it needs to come with a warning!

    Reply
  15. Indira Mahadevan says

    January 2, 2022 at 2:50 am

    The brownies were a big hit. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
  16. Jodie says

    December 30, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    These were amazing!!! But I didn’t get the crackle top – cooked for 27 mins. If I pull them out sooner, will it crackle on top?

    Reply
  17. Kate says

    December 24, 2021 at 1:28 am

    5 stars
    I’m the most popular person at work today, having brought some of these in with me! I folded through about 3/4 punnet of fresh raspberries as well, which elevated these to the next level. Thanks Nagi!

    Reply
  18. Joel says

    December 19, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    I rarely leave comments, but having used this recipe for a while now i feel compelled to proclaim them THE best brownie around!
    Thank youuuuu 😁🙏

    Reply
  19. Sarah says

    December 17, 2021 at 11:54 am

    Do i double the recipe if I wanted to bake it in a 9×13 pan? Thank you.

    Reply
  20. Felicia S says

    December 3, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    5 stars
    YUM! This is the curling gooooood. 8 dud use the extra chocolate. It made a great desert warmed with a scoop of icecream. Thanks Nagi.

    Reply
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