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Fudgy Brownies from Scratch
Deep, dark, fudgy brownies with that crackly top. The melted butter method is everything.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min16 servingsEasy4.9 (76 reviews)240 calories per serving
Last tested: 2026-09-10
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Servings16
📋 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Line a 23cm/9-inch square pan with parchment.
- 2
Melt chocolate and butter together. Let cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk in sugar, then eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Beat until glossy.
- 4
Fold in flour, cocoa, and salt until just combined.
- 5
Pour into prepared pan. Bake 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- 6
Cool completely in the pan before cutting.
🔄 Swap Table
Original: Dark chocolate
Swap: Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweeter, still fudgy
Original: Butter
Swap: Coconut oil (150g)
Dairy-free, slight coconut flavor
Original: All-purpose flour
Swap: Almond flour (85g)
Gluten-free, denser
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