PrintUltimate Fudgy Brownies with Shiny Tops (Easy One-Bowl Recipe)
Make the best homemade brownies with this simple, one-bowl recipe. These brownies are extremely fudgy, chewy, rich, and always develop that perfect shiny, crackly top.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fully combined. The mixture will look glossy.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. For fudgy brownies, a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist, sticky crumbs attached, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
- Cut into squares. For clean cuts, chill the cooled brownies for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- To achieve the signature shiny top, ensure you whisk the sugar and melted butter vigorously for at least one minute before adding the eggs. This dissolves the sugar slightly.
- For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the butter with browned butter.
- If you are looking for alternatives to traditional baking, consider how meal planning can free up time for baking projects.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 65