These rich, ultra-decadent brownies are everything a chocolate lover dreams of—dense, fudgy, and packed with deep cocoa flavor in every bite.
With a perfectly balanced sweetness and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, this recipe delivers bakery-quality brownies right from your own kitchen using simple pantry staples.
Whether you’re baking for a crowd, a special occasion, or just to satisfy a serious chocolate craving, these brownies never disappoint.
The addition of chocolate chips creates pockets of gooey goodness throughout, making each square irresistibly indulgent. Slice them clean for sharing—or keep a few hidden for yourself.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 24 brownies
Ingredients
- 3 cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is glossy and fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Chefs Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake and allow them to set as they cool.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a deeper, richer chocolate flavor.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a bit of crunch if desired.
- For clean slices, chill the brownies before cutting and use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.