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Delicious Fudgy One-Bowl Brownies

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A quick and easy one-bowl brownie recipe delivering rich, fudgy, and gooey chocolate brownies with minimal cleanup, perfect for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips or chunks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter in your mixing bowl using short bursts in the microwave or on the stovetop until fully liquid but not hot. Let it cool slightly.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the melted butter and whisk together until smooth and well combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until the batter looks glossy and thick.
  5. Sift the cocoa powder, flour, and salt together over the wet ingredients. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet using a wooden spoon or spatula until no streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips or chunks if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking at the 20-minute mark. The edges should look set and the center slightly jiggly. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Let the butter cool slightly before adding eggs to avoid cooking them. Gently fold dry ingredients to keep brownies tender. Check oven temperature as it may vary; start checking brownies a few minutes early to avoid overbaking. Lining the pan with parchment paper helps with easy removal and less mess. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for dairy-free, use coconut oil and plant-based milk. Chill brownies after cooling for firmer slices if desired.

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