Thick, Fudgy, One Bowl Brownies

December 20, 2024

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These Thick, Fudgy, One-Bowl Brownies are the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream, delivering a rich, dense texture with deep cocoa flavor. Made with semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate melted with butter, these brownies have an ultra-fudgy base, enhanced by a touch of cocoa powder for extra richness. A simple mix of eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt adds the perfect balance of sweetness, while gently folding in flour ensures a soft, chewy bite without overmixing.

Baked at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, these brownies come out perfectly puffed, with a crackly top and a moist, fudgy center. Once cooled and cut into squares, they make an irresistible treat for any chocolate craving. Whether served warm or chilled, these one-bowl brownies are easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy!

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Ingredients:

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1cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
2ounces chocolate unsweetened, chopped
8tablespoons butter unsalted, cut into quarters, (1 stick)
3tablespoons cocoa powder sifted
3large eggs
2teaspoons vanilla extract
0.5teaspoon table salt
5ounces flour all-purpose

Directions

1.
Preheat the Oven
1. Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). | 2. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with two pieces of foil, leaving an overhang on each side, and spray the foil with vegetable oil spray.
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2.
Melt the Chocolate
1. In a large heatproof bowl, melt the semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate with the butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally with a spatula (or wooden spoon) until smooth. | 2. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
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3.
Combine Wet Ingredients
Once the chocolate mixture has cooled, stir in the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.
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4.
Add the Flour
Gently fold in the flour, mixing just until combined—be careful not to overmix.
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5.
Bake the Brownies
1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly into the corners and smoothing the top with a spatula. | 2. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until slightly puffed and a toothpick or wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
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6.
Cool and Serve
1. Allow the brownies to cool on a wire rack to room temperature (or, if you're impatient like me, about 5 minutes). | 2. Once cooled, use a paring knife to loosen the edges, then lift the brownies from the pan using the foil overhang. | 3. Cut into 1-inch squares and serve. Enjoy your thick, fudgy brownies!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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