The Ultimate Gooey Chocolate Brownies

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Fudgy, dense, and chocolate-loaded, these homemade brownies are everything a brownie lover dreams of. With a shiny top and soft center, they strike the perfect balance between cakey and chewy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Forget boxed mixes—this one-bowl brownie recipe delivers deep chocolate flavor and rich texture with just a handful of pantry staples. The result? A quick, satisfying dessert that wins hearts every time. Bonus: they’re super customizable and freezer-friendly.

The Ultimate Gooey Chocolate Brownies

Brownies hold a special place in the world of sweets. They’re the comfort food of desserts: rich, unfussy, and totally addictive. This homemade version dials up the chocolate while keeping things simple, so you can get that bakery-style brownie at home without a lot of fuss.

What makes these brownies so spectacular? It starts with a clever method: melt butter, sugar, and water together, then stir in chocolate chips until they melt into glossy, decadent chocolate heaven. This step adds not only shine to the top but also amps up the fudgy texture.

We use eggs for structure, and just a touch of vanilla to round out the flavor. A simple blend of flour, baking soda, and salt pulls everything together, creating a brownie that’s chewy on the edges and melt-in-your-mouth in the center.

No fancy mixers, no complicated steps. Just melt, mix, and bake. It’s the kind of recipe you can turn to again and again, whether you need a bake sale hit, a midnight snack, or the perfect base for brownie sundaes.

These brownies play well with extras too. Swirl in some peanut butter, toss in chopped nuts, or top with chocolate chunks before baking. Want to double the batch? Just use a 9×13-inch pan and extend the bake time slightly.

And let’s not forget the aroma—your kitchen will smell like a chocolate wonderland while they bake.

They cut cleanly once cooled (if you can wait that long!) and store beautifully for a few days at room temp. Or stash them in the freezer for a chocolate emergency.

Whether you’re team edge piece or gooey center, these brownies deliver the best of both worlds. A crispy top, chewy edges, and that irresistible chocolatey interior.

Grab a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream—this brownie experience is about to begin.

Servings: Makes 9 brownies

Time:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and water. Heat over medium until the mixture begins to boil.
3. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth and melted.
4. Stir in beaten eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Add to the chocolate mixture and stir until just incorporated.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is set and edges start to pull away from the pan.
8. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Tips:

• For extra fudgy brownies, underbake slightly and chill before slicing.
• Add espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
• Sprinkle the top with flaky salt before baking for a gourmet finish.
• These freeze well—wrap individually and thaw as needed.