Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies

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Rich, dense brownies made with high-quality dark chocolate that balances natural bitterness with a touch of sweetness for a deeply satisfying dessert. This recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cacao), unsalted butter, and granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 9, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 9 Desserts cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
  2. Step 2: Melt 4 oz dark chocolate and 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar until combined, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract, then gently fold in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp baking powder until no streaks remain.
  5. Step 5: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly.
  6. Step 6: Cool completely in pan before lifting out with parchment and cutting into squares.

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