Rich and fudgy with a decadent bite, these Fudgy Chocolate Brownies are a huge hit any time of year! Sprinkle with powdered sugar for a stunning two-tone display that will get everyone hungry. Perfect for the holidays!
I love testing out different brownie recipes and when I saw this one from The Christmas Table, I had to make it right away. They’re chewy and fudgy in all the right ways with a nice, thick bite you’ll want to nibble through.
Plus, the recipe is endlessly customizable. Add in nuts, chopped Andes candies, or chocolate chunks to make it your own. We love ’em!
Why you’ll love these fudgy chocolate brownies
Super simple pantry recipe you can throw together whenever
Makes enough for an 8×8 pan, so you won’t have too many brownies around
Rich, fudgy flavor with a hint of espresso
Ingredients
Cake flour or all-purpose flour
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Salt
Baking powder
Finely ground espresso coffee beans
Unsweetened chocolate
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Large eggs
Vanilla extract
How to Make Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
This recipe is originally from a now-defunct blog called The Christmas Table.
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Line an 8″ baking pan with tin foil and then spray with cooking spray, allow foil to overhang the edges so that you can life out the brownies later.
In a small bowl sift together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder. Stir in the ground coffee and set aside.
Fill a medium saucepan one-third filled with water and bring to a simmer. Place the chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl that will fit snugly on the top of the pan without touching the water.
Turn the heat to low and melt the chocolate and butter stirring frequently until completely melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat and let cool a little, then stir in the sugar until combined. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until fully incorporated. Then fold in the flour mixture until just combined, do not over-mix.
Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until fully incorporated. Then fold in the flour mixture until just combined, do not over-mix.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. A crust will form on the top and the center is still somewhat gooey. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy.
Tips & Variations
Stir in add-ins. Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans, Andes candies, chocolate chips, or your favorite brownie mix-in.
Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. Either eat at room temperature or pop in the microwave for 15-20 seconds for a warm bite.
Rich and fudgy with a decadent bite, these Fudgy Chocolate Brownies are a huge hit any time of year! Sprinkle with powdered sugar for a stunning two-tone display that will get everyone hungry. Perfect for the holidays!
3/4cupunsalted butter1.5 sticks at room temperature
11/2cupsgranulated sugar
3large eggsbeaten
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Line an 8″ baking pan with tin foil and then spray with cooking spray, allow foil to overhang the edges so that you can life out the brownies later.
In a small bowl sift together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder. Stir in the ground coffee and set aside.
Fill a medium saucepan one-third filled with water and bring to a simmer. Place the chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl that will fit snugly on the top of the pan without touching the water.
Turn the heat to low and melt the chocolate and butter stirring frequently until completely melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat and let cool a little, then stir in the sugar until combined. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until fully incorporated. Then fold in the flour mixture until just combined, do not over-mix.
Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until fully incorporated. Then fold in the flour mixture until just combined, do not over-mix.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. A crust will form on the top and the center is still somewhat gooey. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy.
