🍫The Best Fudgy Homemade Brownies
5.0 Rating • Easy • 45 minutes • 12-16 portions
If you're looking for rich, fudgy and incredibly chocolatey brownies with a perfectly crackly top and gooey centre, you've come to the right place. These homemade brownies are made with browned butter, melted chocolate and cocoa powder for an intense chocolate flavour in every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky salt and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a little whipped cream, they are the ultimate sweet treat.
Whether you're baking for a special occasion, sharing them with friends or simply craving something deeply chocolatey, these brownies are guaranteed to become a favourite.
📑 In This Recipe
🖤 Why You'll Love This Recipe
📋 Recipe Information
| ⏱ Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| 🔥 Bake Time | 30 minutes |
| ⏰ Total Time | 45 minutes |
| 🍽 Servings | 12-16 portions |
| ⭐ Difficulty | Easy |
| 💰 Budget | Low |
🥣 Equipment
🍫 Brownie Ingredients
🍫 Brownie Ingredients & What They Do
Every ingredient plays an important role in creating a rich, fudgy and intensely chocolatey brownie with a delicious crackly top. Here's why each one matters.
Give the brownies structure while helping create that rich, fudgy texture.
Provides structure while keeping the brownies dense and fudgy rather than cakey.
Adds sweetness and helps create the characteristic shiny, crackly brownie top.
Intensifies the chocolate flavour and adds extra depth.
Provides a deep chocolate flavour and makes the brownies rich and indulgent.
Create little pockets of melted chocolate throughout the brownies.
Adds richness, moisture and flavour. Browning the butter first gives the brownies an extra nutty, caramel-like flavour.
Balances the sweetness and makes the chocolate flavour stand out.
🧈 Ingredients
🍫 Brownies
- 190gr white sugar
- 60gr brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 100gr milk chocolate and 100gr dark chocolate
- 200gr butter
- 100gr all-purpose flour
- 50gr cocoa powder
- Vainilla to taste
- Chocolate chunks, to taste
- a pinch of salt
- Optional: a pinch of instant coffee
For the best chocolate texture, try using a combination of chocolate bars rather than only chocolate chips. Break one milk chocolate bar and one dark chocolate bar into uneven chunks and add them to the batter. The combination of both chocolates creates delicious pockets of melted chocolate in every bite. You can also add a pinch of instant coffee for extra chocolate flavor.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make rich, fudgy homemade brownies with a delicious chocolate flavour and a touch of flaky salt.
🧈 Step 1 · Brown the Butter
Start by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Let it continue cooking until it becomes golden brown and starts to smell nutty and caramel-like. Keep an eye on it and stir occasionally so it doesn't burn.
Once the butter is beautifully browned, remove the saucepan from the heat.
🍫 Step 2 · Melt the Chocolate
While the browned butter is still hot, add the mixture of the two chocolates and stir gently until it melts completely.
The residual heat from the butter will help melt the chocolate into a smooth, glossy mixture.
Set it aside to cool slightly while you prepare the eggs and sugar.
🥣 Step 3 · Whisk the Eggs & Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and sugar.
Whisk them together until the mixture becomes lighter in colour, slightly thickened and nicely foamy.
It should look lighter in colour and have plenty of air incorporated. This step is important for creating a light and fluffy texture in the final brownie.
🍫 Step 4 · Add the Chocolate Mixture
Slowly pour the slightly cooled browned butter and chocolate mixture into the eggs and sugar.
Gently mix everything together until smooth and fully combined.
The mixture should look glossy, rich and beautifully chocolatey.
🌾 Step 5 · Add the Dry Ingredients
Add the flour, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt.
Gently fold everything together using a spatula until the dry ingredients are just incorporated.
Try not to overmix the batter. Mixing only until combined helps keep the brownies dense and fudgy.
Finally, add the chocolate pieces and gently fold them through the batter.
💡 Chocolate Tip
For the best chocolate pockets, break a chocolate bar into irregular pieces instead of using only chocolate chips. A mixture of milk and dark chocolate works especially well.
🔥 Step 6 · Bake the Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into a lined baking pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (347°F) for around 30 minutes.
The edges should look set while the centre should still have a slight softness to it. Don't overbake them — that's the secret to keeping them fudgy!
Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool before slicing.
🍽️ Step 7 · Finish with Flaky Salt
While the brownies are still warm, sprinkle a little flaky or coarse salt over the top.
The combination of rich chocolate, sweetness and a touch of salt makes the flavour even more intense and delicious.
Let them cool, slice them into squares and get ready for the best part!
👩🏻🍳 Baker's Tips
- ✔️ Brown the butter carefully until golden and nutty, but don't let it burn.
- ✔️ Let the chocolate and butter mixture cool before adding it to the eggs.
- ✔️ Whisk the eggs and sugar until light and foamy.
- ✔️ Don't overmix once you add the flour and cocoa powder.
- ✔️ Use chocolate pieces for gooey melted chocolate pockets.
- ✔️ Don't overbake — the centre should still be slightly fudgy.
- ✔️ Finish with flaky salt for the perfect sweet-and-salty balance.
❌ Common Mistakes
- Overbrowning or burning the butter.
- Adding the chocolate while the butter is no longer warm enough to melt it properly.
- Overmixing the batter after adding the flour.
- Using only chocolate chips instead of chocolate pieces if you want larger melted pockets.
- Overbaking the brownies.
📦 Storage
Room Temperature
Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Refrigerator
Keep them refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
Freezer
Freeze individual brownie pieces for up to 3 months. Wrap them well and place them in a freezer-safe container or bag.
To Serve
For that freshly baked texture, warm a brownie in the microwave for around 10–15 seconds and serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a little whipped cream.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
Yes! You can use your favourite chocolate or combine milk and dark chocolate for a more balanced flavour.
How do I know when the brownies are done?
The edges should look set while the centre should still be slightly soft. Avoid waiting for a completely clean toothpick, as this can mean the brownies are overbaked.
Why should I brown the butter?
Browning the butter gives it a deeper, nutty and caramel-like flavour that makes the brownies even richer.
Can I add nuts?
Absolutely! Walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts would be delicious mixed into the batter.
🍫 Try These Variations
- 🥜 Chocolate Walnut Brownies
- 🍫 Triple Chocolate Brownies
- 🍪 Brownie Cookies
- ☕ Tiramisú Brownies
- 🧡Salted Caramel Brownies
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