Description
These Fudge Brownies are rich, moist, and packed with chocolate chunks for the ultimate chocolate lover’s treat. Perfectly fudgy on the inside with a slightly crisp top, these brownies come together easily with simple ingredients and can be enjoyed anytime. Whether served as a dessert or a snack, they offer a decadent but approachable homemade indulgence.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (melted then cooled)
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate
- 8 ounces Hershey’s milk chocolate candy bars, chopped in large chunks, divided (or milk chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted and cooled salted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix everything together thoroughly. You can mix by hand with a spatula or use an electric hand mixer for convenience.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Sift the mixture to ensure it’s well combined and smooth, which helps create an even batter texture.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a fudgy texture. Fold in half of the chopped chocolate chunks into the batter to distribute the chocolate within.
- Transfer and Top: Pour the thick brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the surface. Then, scatter the remaining chocolate chunks evenly on top to create gooey pockets of melted chocolate.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven according to your preference: 22 to 25 minutes for fudgy brownies with a soft center, or 30 to 35 minutes if you prefer your brownies more set and cake-like.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, carefully remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for at least one hour. This resting time allows the brownies to firm up, making them easier to cut and serving them at their best texture.
Notes
- For the fudgiest brownies, do not overbake; check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- You can substitute the chocolate candy bars with milk chocolate chips or chunks of your favorite chocolate bar.
- Allowing the brownies to cool completely before cutting prevents crumbling and yields clean slices.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking to enhance the chocolate flavor.
