Fudgy Homemade Brownies from Scratch

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Dense, fudgy brownies with a shiny crackly top and rich chocolate flavor, made entirely from scratch without any mixes. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers unsalted butter, bittersweet chocolate, 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 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate together in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  3. Step 3: Whisk in 1 cup granulated sugar until combined, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each to create a thick batter.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  5. Step 5: Sift 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 tsp salt into the batter and fold gently until no streaks remain.
  6. Step 6: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
  7. Step 7: Cool completely before cutting into 12 squares to maintain fudgy texture.

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