The Perfect Fudgy Brownies
Sleepy Vole

The Perfect Fudgy Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies with intense dark chocolate flavor and perfect crackly tops - the viral recipe that started it all.

55Min
16Servings
185Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianKid friendly
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Equipment

Oven
9-inch baking pan
Parchment paper
Microwave
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Stand mixer
Sieve
Knife
Plate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

semi sweet chocolate (chopped)

28 g

dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa) (chopped)

85 g

unsalted butter (room temperature)

140 g

granulated sugar

170 g

egg (room temperature)

2 piece

instant coffee

1 tsp

all purpose flour

65 g

cocoa powder

35 g

salt

0.75 tsp

chocolate chips

57 g

Instructions

1

Preheat oven

Preheat your oven to 335°F (168°C) and line a 9" baking pan with parchment paper.

5 min168°C
2

Melt chocolate and butter

Melt the butter, semi-sweet chocolate, and dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second increments, stirring between each. Don't overheat this mixture.

3 min
3

Whisk eggs and sugar

In a stand mixer, whisk eggs and sugar on medium-high speed until you achieve a light, thick and ribbony mixture.

5 min
4

Combine chocolate and egg mixtures

Pour the chocolate and butter mixture into the eggs and sugar, then fold in gently.

2 min
5

Add coffee mixture

Mix instant coffee with hot water, then pour into the batter and gently fold.

1 min
6

Add dry ingredients

Sift in flour, cocoa powder and salt, then fold in gently.

3 min
7

Add chocolate chips

Add chocolate chips and fold into the batter.

1 min
8

Bake brownies

Pour the batter into the lined pan. Add more chocolate on top if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

25 min168°Ctimer 25 min
Take care not to overbake - brownies should have a jiggle and toothpick should come out with slightly wet crumbs
9

Cool and serve

Let cool completely, then cut into squares and serve.

10 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Room temperature or microwave 10-15 seconds

Store in airtight container. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.

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