Easy Chewy Chocolate Brownies Recipe

These are my go-to fudgiest brownies, and I make them all the time! They are thick and gooey brownies, so easy to make and a reader favorite!

When I first created this chewy fudgy brownies recipe, it took me a lot of recipe fails to create what I call my perfect brownie. I had several boxes to check to call these my go-to brownies!

Chewy brownies have a dense interior but not so dense that there isn’t any crumb. There should be a little crumb. Having thick brownies also helps them to stay chewy.

Chewy Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Sugar: Sugar is what creates the crust on top of the brownies. So there has to be a certain amount, or the crust disappears. I know 1 1/4 cups of sugar is a lot, but it was the lowest amount I could use and still have the crust on top.

Unsweetened chocolate: These are the baking bars of chocolate sold in the baking aisle. I like to use Ghirardelli, but use whatever brand you prefer. Using unsweetened chocolate really amps up the chocolate flavor in these brownies.

Flour: I used all-purpose flour and haven’t tested these with Gluten-Free Flour. However, Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour is a good choice. Cake flour and whole wheat flour will not work in this recipe.

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Cocoa Powder: This is what makes these homemade brownies similar to that boxed version. Cocoa powder helps make chewy brownies and gives them that familiar taste. I prefer using natural cocoa powder and had the best results with it.

Chocolate Chips: I like adding chocolate chips because what’s more fun than biting into a pocket of melted chocolate??? Use whatever % chocolate you prefer!

Baking Powder: My original recipe (found below the recipe card) used 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. I lowered it to 1/4 teaspoon after a lot of readers complained about the brownies being too cakey. I find using a little leavening necessary to create a little lift. Otherwise, the brownies are too dense and lose their chewiness.

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Oil: Fat is necessary in these chewy chocolate brownies to prevent them from drying out. And it also helps make chewy brownies.

Maybe my definitions of cakey and chewy are different from yours??? When I think of cakey, I think of, well, cake, and I don’t consider these to have the same spongey texture of a cake.

These are my tips for making the fudgiest brownies….I can’t guarantee success because, unfortunately, chewy chocolate brownies are just one of those desserts that vary from person to person and can be difficult to master.

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After making these chewy brownies over and over, I have learned a few things when it comes to cutting them. First of all, it’s best to let them cool down before you ever cut them.

Secondly, using a plastic knife to slice the gooey brownies is a game changer. The plastic knife allows it to make clean slices, and fewer brownie crumbs will stick to the knife.

These chewy fudgy brownies are incredible as they are, but you can also add all sorts of yummy ingredients. Here are a few ideas:

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.

Hi, my name is Malinda and welcome to Countryside Cravings! Here you will find recipes to please the whole family. I hope you’ll stay and have a look around.Throw the box mix away immediately and make these perfectly decadent Fudgy Chewy Brownies that melt in your mouth with each bite! So easy to make and made in one bowl! If you love fudgy brownies like these, also try my Cosmic Brownies, Peppermint One Bowl Brownies, Gluten Free Vegan Brownies, Skillet Brownie, my Caramel Pretzel Brownies , this Lightened Up Mug Brownie and these Mississippi Mud Brownies!

Brownie preferences vary just like cookies. My favorite is a chewy and fudgy warm brownie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is needed to round off a meal. It only requires certain ingredients that can truly make that tender soft brownie a reality.

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I also spent a ton of time testing these brownies because I wanted to make a recipe that was simple to make but insanely decadent and delicious! This is indeed a one bowl recipe that takes the convenience to another level.

In this recipe, the butter is melted. It helps to create that incredible cracked top that gives your brownies amazing texture difference.

I add both a mix of granulated and brown sugar to my brownies. However the ratio is slightly different. I add almost equal amounts of sugar with the granulated sugar taking a slight edge.

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It helps to stabilize the brownie but that molasses not only adds more of that chewy deliciousness we love but it also adds an incredible depth of flavor!

Eggs will always be your stabilizers in baking. They are essential here of course in brownies and add further richness to your final recipe.

You definitely need some gluten in your brownies to stiffen up this insanely wet batter. I don’t go overboard however since I don’t want these to be dry and dense.

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Chocolate has to be the key ingredient in brownies right? I opted for cocoa powder because it is so easy to keep on hand and so easy to add right into a one bowl batter. No need to perfectly melt down chocolate to get that deliciousness here. I went with ease, and it tastes incredible!

The eggs also give that perfect shiny top to your brownies. Make sure you whisk vigorously and really get it going! Don’t skimp on this!

Once the flour is added to your brownie mix, gluten immediately begins to develop. The more you mix or overmix, the more your brownies will toughen and turn into a texture you don’t want!

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Throw the box mix away immediately and make these perfectly decadent Fudgy Chewy Brownies that melt in your mouth with each bite! So easy to make and made in one bowl!

BAKING SODA NOTE: If you do add the baking soda, you may notice that the sides of the pan puff up a bit more however the texture is a bit better.  

WHISK THOSE EGGS WELL! The eggs also give that perfect shiny top to your brownies. Make sure you whisk vigorously and really get it going! Don’t skimp on this!

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DON’T OVER MIX WHEN YOU ADD IN FLOUR Once the flour is added to your brownie mix, gluten immediately begins to develop. The more you mix or overmix, the more your brownies will toughen and turn into a texture you don’t want!

Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 63 mg | Sodium: 210 mg | Potassium: 118 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 29 g | Vitamin A: 368 IU | Calcium: 27 mg | Iron: 1 mg