Description
The Best Chewy Brownies are rich, fudgy, and irresistibly chocolatey. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings, cozy evenings, or sharing with friends. Using high-quality dark chocolate and careful folding techniques ensures chewy perfection every time. Enjoy these brownies warm, with ice cream or a dusting of icing sugar for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 175g unsalted butter
- 250g caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g plain flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 100g chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 20x20cm tray with parchment.
- Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale, add vanilla.
- Fold in chocolate-butter mixture gently.
- Sift and fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Do not overmix.
- Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour into tray and smooth top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes; check with toothpick for desired gooeyness.
- Cool 10–15 minutes in tray, then remove and cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Use good-quality chocolate for best flavor. Slightly underbake for gooey centers. Store airtight at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg