The Ultimate Gooey Chocolate Brownies
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.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
- 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
Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and water. Heat over medium until the mixture begins to boil.
Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth and melted.
Stir in beaten eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Add to the chocolate mixture and stir until just incorporated.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is set and edges start to pull away from the pan.
Cool completely before cutting into squares.
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For extra fudgy brownies, underbake slightly and chill before slicing.
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Add espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
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Sprinkle the top with flaky salt before baking for a gourmet finish.
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These freeze well—wrap individually and thaw as needed.