Fudgy Homemade Brownies
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies with a shiny crust and gooey center, perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 0.12 cup melted unsalted butter (still hot)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 0.67 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.67 cup powdered sugar (see note)
- 0.75 cup all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a square pan with parchment or foil, leaving overhang, and grease it.
- Combine hot melted butter and sugar; let sit 5 minutes, then whisk vigorously for 30 seconds. Add eggs, water, vanilla, and whisk again.
- Mix in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, flour, salt until glossy; fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into pan, smooth top, and bake for 28-33 minutes (8x8) or 18-23 minutes (9x9). Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a shinier crust, let the sugar and butter mixture sit before whisking. Do not overbake for fudgy texture.