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Skip the boxed brownie mix and make The BEST Cocoa Fudge Brownies instead! This recipe calls for everyday ingredients like butter, oil, eggs, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, all purpose flour, and salt. These super fudgy brownies are best served with a cold glass of milk!
Fudge Brownies
Recently a reader (Hi, Linda!) emailed me with a request. She asked if I’d consider creating a new brownie recipe that used ALL cocoa powder as its base.
The reason for this request, she explained, is that her husband – who’s a doctor and is working overtime right now – LOVES brownies! And she’s been baking him 3 batches a week to bring to bring to work to share with co-workers. How sweet is that!?
The issue? Most of the brownie recipes she was encountering call for a large quantity of high-quality chocolate. Which is very expensive and hard to find. Especially right now… given everything going on in the world!
I couldn’t have been happier to read this email and I basically ran into my kitchen to accommodate her request!
I also made a mental note: create more budget friendly recipes that’ll help keep us all baking through these trying times! So from here on out, I’ll be sharing a few basic baking recipes a week, in addition to the regularly programed content!
Do you have any requests? Let me know in the comments below! Or email me!
These Cocoa Brownies are:
- shiny, crispy, and crackly on top
- rich and fudgy in the middle
- loaded with gooey chocolate chips
- made with affordable everyday ingredients
- completely from scratch
- sure to become your new favorite brownie recipe
- always a crowd-pleaser!!!
How to Bake Brownies
- In a saucepan melt the butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Remove from heat and stir in the oil.
- In a separate bowl, add eggs and remaining sugar and whisk until well combined.
- Slowly – whisking constantly – add the butter mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until combined.
- Toss in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, and stir until JUST combined. Don’t over mix here!
- Stir in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips! Feel free to use milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, or a combination!
Don’t Over Bake!
Bake for 27 to 30 minutes. The bake time here depends on just how fudgy you want your brownies to be! For brownies that are super gooey, pull them at 27 minutes. For more structured brownies, bake for 30 minutes, or until there’s barely any wiggle in the center of the pan.
I suggest you place the brownies on a wire rack and cool completely in the pan before slicing. They usually come to room temperature within a few hours. If you want a warm brownie, you can heat it up for a few seconds in the oven or microwave.
This recipe yields about 9 large brownies! But I’ve successfully doubled the recipe by simply multiplying the ingredients by two and baking them in a 9×13-inch baking pan. If you do decide to double the recipe, you’ll want to increase the baking time by about 5 minutes, maybe a little more.
More Brownie Recipes:
- Brown Butter Walnut Brownies
- Baked Brownies
- White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
- Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
- Raspberry Truffle Brownies
- Espresso Chocolate Chunk Brownies
If you try this recipe for Cocoa Powder Brownies, let me know! Leave a comment below and don’t forget to snap a pic and tag it #bakerbynature on instagram! Seeing your kitchen creations makes my day ♥
The Best Cocoa Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 grams) flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (43 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional but enhances the chocolate flavor)
- 1 and 1/2 sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 Tablespoons oil (35 grams) (Canola, Vegetable, or Coconut will work)
- 1 and 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup (128 grams) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F) (175 degreed C). Line an 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spray lightly with non-stick baking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Set aside until needed.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, oil, and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is completely melted. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and remaining sugar. Whisk until well combined, about 30 seconds.
- Slowly, pour the warm butter mixture into the egg mixture, adding it very gradually (a little bit at a time) and whisking constantly until completely combined.
- Add in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips and, using a rubber spatula, slowly stir until just combined. *Do not over mix! Stop staring when you see the last trace of dry ingredients. Over mixing will give you cakey brownies.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the top is shiny and slightly cracked.
- Place pan on a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For very gooey brownies, you'll want to pull them out closer to 27 minutes. For more structured brownies, let the, bake 30 to 32 minutes.
- Over mixing is the number 1 reason brownies come out cakey.
Could these be baked with oil only?
Hi Z! I haven’t tried, but I don’t think they would be as flavorful. If you experiment, I would suggest using less oil. Let us know if you try it out 🙂
Hi. I came across your recipe for these incredible looking brownies. My question is. Can this recipe be doubled for a 13×9 baking pan? Thanks in advance.
Hi I use a 13×9 for this recipe without doubling and there is plenty of batter
Yes…!!
Thank you for sharing this recipe. Found it on Pinterest, this is the second time making it in two weeks, except this time I marbled them with peanut butter, subbed 1/2 cup of brown sugar instead of white for a touch of depth, and added vanilla extract, because vanilla adds that little lovely note:)
Before they were amazing, so I bet the ones in the oven now will be divine.
When they cool (or if you eat them the next day) the chocolate chips set up a bit and give little pockets of creamy chocolate flavor as you chew:)
Will be my go-to. So easy, so good.
Any replacement for eggs?
Hi Anu! For a school project I experimented with using different egg substitutes in baking recipes, and the best results came from using pureed soft tofu or mashed banana. Hope this helps!
Hey I usually use oil only for my brownies and they come out great
Thats cool do you have a recipe?
Could I substitute coffee crystals like Folger instead of powdered espresso? Should zi grind it up? Or maybe actual coffee liquid, and how much if so.
I’ve done this before. I just add a teaspoon of hot water to dissolve the crystals. It turned out fine.
JUST saw these brownies on Ashley’s Instagram account and knew I had to make them immediately! They JUST came out of the oven and I couldn’t help but try a little piece before they fully cooled down and oh my goodness – new favorite brownie recipe! They are so rich and flavorful, and the texture is unreal. HIGHLY recommend! xo
Molly – you just made my day!!! SO HAPPY YOU LOVED THIS RECIPE! All caps because I’m that happy lol. Happy baking and thank you so much for letting me know you enjoyed this one!
Hi! Thank you so much for the most delicious brownie recipe ever!!! My dad and I could not stop eating them and they had the most wonderful chocolate flavor. I could not stop telling me everyone about them and sharing the recipe with friends and family! I wanted to bring some home from school and was wondering if the brownies can be stored for up to a week?
These are true to their title – absolutely AMAZING brownies and a HUGE hit in my home. While the espresso is optional, I highly recommend adding it! The only difference I encountered was my baking time – these were extremely thick brownies and I ended up baking for an additional 10 minutes in order for them to cook thoroughly. Not sure if that’s due to my error or due to an old oven! Just something to mention. Hands down best recipe – make it TODAY!
What should be the baking time for 8 x 8 pan?
Hi!
Passover is about to start. Flour, not allowed. There is cake matza “flour”. It’s pretty dry and dry. Did I mention, it’s dry?
Good.
How would you modify this recipe? Add more oil or some water, maybe with instant coffee flavoring it?
How much of either would you guess?
Thanks, Hal
Hi Hal! Happy almost Passover! Unfortunately I have not experimented using that variety of flour in baking, so I cannot wisely advise. I would say that if you think it’s drier than all purpose flour, you may want to add an extra Tablespoon of oil! Sorry I can’t be more helpful, but I wouldn’t want to lead you astray with misinformation. If you experiment, I hope you’ll let me know how it goes! Stay well 🙂
Hai …i’m Lisya …How many used all-purpose flour?
Did you try?
Or I would google how to substitute matzoh meal flour for flour in a recipe
Hola, cuántos brownies salen de esta receta, saludos desde Ecuador
Hola! Ella puso arriba que 9 brownies grandes
Hi!! I can’t wait to try these. Are the chocolate chips necessary for the chocolate flavor or is it more of an add-in, like nuts might be?
Hi Kath! Nope, you can totally leave them out! They’re an add-in and make the brownies more chocolatey, but they’ll still be divine without them 🙂
Good. Cuz I don’t have any on hand and I don’t want to go to the store…thanks!
Pam I actually just forgot to add them in and the brownies were perfect even without them. Plenty of chocolate flavor! Use the espresso powder though if you can. Or buy some for future chocolate recipes including cake. Adds sooo much!
Hi! Did you also melt the choco chips? Thanks
Hi Agatha! Nope, you stir them in at the end, right before baking. Step 5!
What is the secret to cutting brownies so they don’t crumble or stick to the knife while cutting? They look delicious!
Plastic knife
Wipe the knife between slices.
Pizza cutter! Cits them perfectly!
I added my chocolate chips to the melted butter/oil/sugar mixture – and the brownies turned out SO GOOD! They were exactly the texture I was looking for thick chewy and fudgy! YUM!
I was going to try this recipe and make it slightly more suitable for Easter by putting a small caramello egg in each square. If I do that, would I add less sugar?
Hi Lynelle! What a cute idea! I would suggest pressing the eggs on top of the brownies when they come out of the oven. Otherwise they’ll likely melt into the brownies, and be unnoticeable. I would say if you cut the sugar at all, only by 1/4 cup max. Can’t wait to hear how it turns out! Happy Easter!
Could I substitute gluten free flour for the flour?
Hi Laurie! I haven’t tried, but I think a 1 for 1 GF sub would work! If you give it a try, please let me know 🙂
It will be the same oven temperature if im using fan force setting?
Hi Lolit. I have to no experience baking with a fan force setting so I’m not sure. I would suggest doing a little google digging to see what the best adaptions would be!
Hi there,
I have made the mistake of forgetting that my oven was on fan and the brownies came out as a super dry very dark looking cake ahah
I have been very cautious about not over mixing but then forgot about having to lower the temperature with fan… oh man it was a sad moment when I cut out the brownies and realised something was wrong!
Plus I used GF self rising flour so it could have contributed to the semi disaster.
I will give it a try again without the fan on and see what happens! Otherwise I would recommend to lower the temperature while using the fan setting probably to about 150 degrees Celsius. Let me know if you have had the same issue!
I saw this recipe posted yesterday and went right out to get cocoa and chocolate chips. Made them right away and oh man, this is my new go-to brownie recipe. I used some freshly ground coffee instead of espresso powder. Made them exactly like the recipe and they turned out perfectly. The recipe is easy, too.
They have the perfect crackle on top, are fudgy and cocoa-y and perfect. I used milk chocolate chips but will probably use semi-sweet or even dark next time. I’m going to add walnuts next time too, yum.
Already thinking of events I can bring these to.
Delicious.
Oh, I should add that I made this into 16 smaller brownies. (but still a good size). They are 200 calories each at this size, in case anyone is wondering 🙂
Thanks for the tip! xo
Whats the substitute for eggs.
I don’t have one. I would suggest searching for an egg free brownie recipe for best results 🙂
Hi Kat! So happy to hear these were a big hit for you 🙂 I LOVE adding walnuts and dark chocolate chips… highly recommend! Happy baking! xo
How would this recipe work for a 13×9 baking pan? I would like to make a double batch of these brownies. But i only have 1 pan
Hi LuAnn! You’ll want to double all of the ingredients and then add a few minutes onto the bake time 🙂
Thanks so much. Can’t wait to try. They look so delicious. Thanks for posting
Bingo !!!!!. I doubled the recipe for a 13×9 baking pan. I just took them out of the oven. They smell incredible. Can’t wait to try. Thanks again for sharing this incredible Brownie recipe
Jeez. Blond moment here. I forgot to ask since i didn’t read it anywhere in this post. Can these brownies be frozen? Thanks
Hi Ashley 1
i was curious as to what would happen if i tripled the recipe in one go ? would it affect the consistency & do you recommend it ?
Thank you !
I made this recipe (thanks!) and although they taste delicious, I didn’t achieve that gorgeous, shiny, crackly top! Any suggestions as to how I can achieve that top the next time? Or where I may have gone wrong? I did follow the directions exactly as written. Thank you! 🙂
Hi Christina! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! But I’d love to help you get that shiny top! The trick is combining the hot butter and sugar mixture, with the sugar and egg mixture. I would suggest making sure the butter/sugar mixture gets really hot and not waiting long before combining it with the sugar and eggs. Basically, steps 2,3,4 should be quickly done back to back. I hope that’s helpful!
Yes, super helpful! That’s where I went astray; the butter/sugar mix wasn’t hot when I added it to the egg/sugar mixture. I will adjust the next time I make them! Thank you so much + stay well!! 🙂
Happy to help! And I added a note about that in the recipe – so thank YOU!!! Happy baking 🙂
Anything to replace eggs?
What did I do wrong??!?? The texture came out more like a cake than brownies :(. It still tastes delicious though. Please help!!
Hi Janet. I’m sorry they came out cakey! The number one reason brownies come out cakey is over mixing the batter. Once you’ve added the flour and cocoa, you should mix very gently and only until the dry ingredients are just combined (I like to stop mixing when I can still see the lightest trace of the dry ingredients so I know I haven’t overmixed). The second reason would be adding too much flour and cocoa. To measure, I suggest lightly spooning the flour (or cocoa) into the measuring cup until it’s heaped, then leveling it off with the back of a knife. This ensures you don’t “pack” the flour into the cup. I hope that helps!
I stressed baked last night and for all the right reasons, these fudgy brownies were a hit with my family. As a mom of 4 girls I rarely get the first bite but I took the middle one and it was delish! So good I had one for breakfast ♥️
-Danielle, stress baker by nature
So happy these were a hit with you and your family, Danielle! And that you got the middle one (my favorite piece). Happy baking!
These brownies will not disappoint; they are quite simple perfection. I had all ingredients on hand, including the espresso powder and a sprinkle of Maldon salt before serving.
I froze half to prevent us from eating in one sitting so am waiting to find out if they freeze well.
I backed a few minutes longer than called for. As I don’t think my oven is heating to the correct temp; it’s old. Still resulted in dense fudgy deliciousness.
Hi Heather! So glad these didn’t disappoint 🙂 And thanks for the tip on increasing the bake time – so helpful for other bakers who may need to make a similar adjustment! xo
I made these with things I already had in my pantry! They were so easy to make and by far the best brownies I’ve ever had! Love the coffee and dark chocolate! Excited to try another recipe. I’ve been wanting to forever and I’m so glad I finally did.
Growing up we made homemade fudge with Hershey Cocoa. Can you make this one as well??
Love the Brownie recipe❤️ Thank you for the budget friendly, easy to find ingredients.
I will make this recipe again in a heartbeat. I have been looking for the best brownie recipe for months now. After lots of trial and error I came across this one and I can promise you they are the bessstttt. They are soft and cakey and they melt in your mouth. Try the recipe if you haven’t yet!
Note: due to personal preferences i did swap 1/4c of white sugar for ligh brown sugar, was amazing 🙂
So I completely forgot to add the oil!! Whoops haha
I made these the other day and they were fabulous. The texture was perfect. I used instant coffee because that’s what I had in hand, it turned out great
made these tonight, great texture (cooked 35 minutes), very rich (used dark chips that’s all I had) so that being said could’ve been a little sweeter:) still good and rich!
Hi…Glad I baked these gooey brownies. Got a great texture, very rich n gooey and soft. The kids couldn’t wait for them to cool down. Got over like a swish. One thing I could not achieve was the flaky ness on the top from corner to corner which I see in your pics. How do I get that ?
Would you be able to give a gram /oz measurement for the flour? I’m so excited to make these but I don’t have US cup measurements as I’m in a different country. I know brownies go rather sideways if there’s too much flour so I would really appreciate it!
Do the chocolate chips melt during baking or so they create chunks? If so, I don’t love chunks in brownies, would melting them before adding to batter be a good option?
I used mini chocolate chips and no chunks.
Hi Ashley, I tried this recipe today – it has come out well but nothing like yours. I didn’t get the shiny cracked top. Do you have a video of this recipe or can you post one?
Thnx. – Gazal
You’ve done it again! Ive made several of your recipes and love them all! I do have a question about how I could make them more chocolatey (I know, I’m hopeless)? I added the chocolate chips (semi-sweet) and used the full amount of cocoa powder. Mine didn’t look as dark as yours. They were delicious and my whole family loved them. I would totally make them again. I just love a slightly darker and more bitter brownie (like the boxed Ghirardelli mix) I’m curious how I could achieve this? A little less flour but more cocoa powder? Thanks Ashley!
Did you use Dutch process cocoa? If not, try that next time.
Hi I was wondering can i change cocoa powder with milo? And lessen the sugar?? Will it still works? Until what stage should I melt the butter and sugar? Thanks
Thanks , Audrey
These were absolutely delicious! My husband and I could NOT stop thinking about them and dreaming about them. The intense chocolatey, fudgey flavor was amazing, especially when warmed up with a few scoops of vanilla ice cream! Truly decadent! Make sure to use good quality chocolate!
Hi! Can’t wait to make these!!! How long do they store well at room temp for?
Ok I just tried making these and the HOT melted butter basically cooked some of the egg………….so I have nasty white looking pockets of cooked egg in the middle of my brownies, and I used up commodities like flour, sugar, and eggs that aren’t easy to come by these days
Hey I would suggest looking up a video of how to temper, you probably added too much of the hot mixture to the eggs you have to drop it in small batches and stir pretty quickly, I followed the recipe and had no problems!!
Hoping it make these tomorrow! Can I just ask can I used vanilla extract instead of espresso? As I believe that’s just to add flavour?
hey!! the brownie looks incredible!!
im allergic to eggs- would it be possible for u to suggest how i can replace them? i really want to learn how to make these perfectly gooey on the inside – and crisp on the outside brownies!!
thanks!!
Hi! Can I follow the same recipe if I have an 8×8 pan?
That’s all I had and it worked fine just added about 7 minutes to the cooking time
Hi! I only have Dutch process cocoa powder. Could this work? If yes, should I change anything else?
Thank you!
Yes, you can use that and no other changes need to be made!
Made these today but I didn’t get the crackle on top and they weren’t done after 30 minutes. Only got the crackle in the middle but was very gooey, not done consistency. Trying to figure where I went wrong. Followed recipe to a tee. The only thing I can think is maybe I did over mix. I used an 8 X 8 glass pan and I didn’t use parchment paper or aluminum foil. Could this have been the problem? Help. I really love your recipes.
Hi Carmen. Yes, using a smaller pan means you would need to increase the bake time. Baking times are just estimates, so you should use visual clues to tell when they’re done. The brownies should still be a little gooey in the center when you remove them from the oven, since they will cool in the pan for 2 hours, where they will continue to cool and firm up. Your oven may also run a little low, which would mean you’d need to add extra bake time. Over mixing will definitely cause your brownies to be dry and cakey. The crackle top is achieved by properly combining the hot butter mixture with the sugar and eggs. I suggest you go my Instagram and watch me make these step-by-step, it’s saved to my IG Highlights. https://www.instagram.com/bakerbynature/
One other tip is to use an oven Thermometer in order to set the temperature correctly, as most ovens are not accurate…mine runs hot, about 25 degrees over the set temperature. I would not bake without my trusty Thermometer!
Hello, this recipe is for a 9×13 pan??
Hi Lizzy. No, it’s a 9×9″ pan. You can double the recipe for a 9×13.
Hey ashley,
Can I reduce the amount of butter ?
Hi Danah! I don’t recommend it.
Hi Ashley! I am dying to try this one out! But I only have a 8×8 pan. Could you advise how can I modify the recipe to accommodate that? Thanks! 🙂
In one part you leave out the expresso power in step 1. A lot of unnecessary scrolling if you are using a smart phone. I don’t know why mine turned out light brown
These were crazy delicious. 29 minutes. Very gooey…but not TOO gooey. These are my new favorite recipe.
These brownies don’t disappoint.. The first time I made them I melted all the sugar with the butter by mistake and added to egg mixture. They still came out fabulous! We made them again last night and followed the instructions to a t. They came out just as good. They are so most & chewy and live up to the title you gave them. I will never make brownies from a box again! Thank you for sharing this fabulous recipe with us! One note both times I made I used King Arthur gluten free flour. Could never tell they were gluten feee brownies!
Hi is it okay if i use unsweetened cocoa powder? Or what kind of cocoa powder will u recommend?
All pure cocoa power is unsweetened.
I made these last night and they came out incredible! Unfortunately I didn’t have any espresso powder, but I did top them with some sea salt flakes. I bake brownies in all different ways and no matter how hard I try I rarely get that shiny hard layer. I definitely did with these! They came out beautiful and flavorful. Thank you
Hello! Thank you so much for this recipe, just wanted to know what’s the difference regarding the taste, between only cocoa powder and a mix of powder and real melted chocolate?
I don’t have espresso powder. Any chance instant coffee Crystals work?
Hi! It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow & was thinking of making this… Can I bake this in an 8×8 square pan? I don’t have 9×9… Any adjustment with baking time & oven temp?
Hi i hv tried the brownies. It tastes yummy. Only thing is it stuck to lining paper.. Hv to cut piece by peices to remove it. Did i underbake? As since it is quite soft even bake for 40 min
I have faced the same problem here, I used the exact cake pan also, can help us in this please!
Are you lining the pan with parchment paper? It shouldn’t stick at all to that!
Hy yea , I did! But after heating the sugar and butter my mixture is really really hot before I keep them in the oven itself. And atlast while adding the chocolate chips, my chocolates will literally melts. Is this the reason for this ?
Delicious recipe! Would surely recommend to anyone who wants to impress your friends with homemade brownies! 🙂
My son and I made these last night for his class project. These are amazingly good and simple to make. Enjoying one this minute warm with espresso ice cream. Thank you for this recipe!!!
I have these in the oven now! Just wanted to say that in the written recipe it says 2 large eggs + egg yolk but on Instagram you had 4 egg yolks in the bowl? (Ie 3 eggs + egg yolk)? I ended up making mine with 3 eggs like in the written recipe but wasn’t sure
Ok so just tried these. I have to say this is the first recipe on this blog that I’ve made that I didn’t love. It’s a bit too fudgey and eggy for me, I guess it’s a matter of personal preference or maybe I didn’t cook it for long enough (32 minutes in 9x7in pan, to was smooth and sides coming away from pan)
Ok I know I seem deranged commenting so many times about brownies but I thought I’d come back and say after eating these when cold they’re pretty good ! My husband and friends really enjoyed them. I just don’t like them warm turns out 🙂
Hi ! I’m planning on baking these tomorrow but without the chocolate chips as I don’t have any on hand. Most conventional recipes taste too sweet for my palate and I’d like to substitute the white sugar with brown sugar. That won’t have any effect on the texture will it ?
Hi! Brown sugar will make the brownies more moist, and slightly cakier.
These are the best brownies. Every person I’ve shared them with says the same and I’ve been effectively locked-in with these as my contribution to any potluck.
Hi. Making it for the first time but little confused. In step 3, do we have to whisk egg and sugar until sugar dissolves or just to combine them?
hi, if i am using a 13×13 inch pan do i have to double the recipe?
These are delicious! Made these brownies today. These are so moist and chocolatey. Thank you for your recipes
If I only have sweetened cocoa powder would it be okay if I added less sugar?
I need a recipe for eggless brownies
Made these today and I got to tell you….Will never make a boxed brownie ever again! The buttery ,chocolaty goodness is amazing! They didn’t last long, so I havecto make again!
Hello –
I posted this question yesterday as well but it seems to be have vanished.
I just want to clarify the number of eggs needed in this recipe – in the listed recipe above it says use 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk and in your instagram stories you use 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk.
Thanks.
Hi! The recipe listed above is correct. 2 eggs plus 1 yolk 🙂
Hola! Puedo agregar mani?
Mine came out dry although I baked them for 25 minutes only but I’m using an electric oven and I didn’t add the chocolate chips! Could this be the reason? They taste amazing though!
Please let me know how I can fix it next time 🙂
Hi, urgently need some advice as am planning to bake thse for my daughter’s birthday party this week…Can I use 3 whole eggs? Apologies, as I remember reading the same question elsewhere on this post, but can’t find it and am panicking now 🙁 pls help!
This addition will make the brownies more cakey than fudgy.
Thank you very much, am making them now. Shall share when done 🙂
My 2nd bake within 2 weeks. Chocolatey, fudgy, deadly sinful indulgence that’s worth the calories. Made a raspberries sauce topping for my son’s birthday bake yesterday. The tartiness brought it to a different level. A definite keep in my repertoire.
These brownies are absolutely incredible!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Made twice. One with coffee powder, one without. Both came out really soft and tasty.
Whenever I make brownies I never get crankles in top; plz share tips for vegan brownies
Hello. Please let me know how can I make this without eggs? I can replace with greek yogurt? I want this crinkled brownies
Is that salt on top of brownie?
Hi! Can you share what type/ brand of cocoa powder you use? I’m a home baker that’s trying to up my game and am realizing that maybe a Dutch process powder might be better for something like this (or your decadent chocolate cupcakes!) Thanks for any tips!!!
Hi! Yes, I love using Dutch-process cocoa powder for these brownies! I highly recommend it.
Hi,.plz do share some eggfree brownie recepie or if u can help wit replacement for egg in tis recepie.
I’ve always used a boxed mix to make brownies, So I was a bit apprehensive about making them from scratch. I’ve recently gotten into baking and thought I’d give these a shot. I definitely won’t be used the boxed mix EVER again – or using another recipe- cause these were amazing! Super chocolate-y, fudgy and a little chewy. Got the crackly top too! The recipe was pretty easy to follow too and was done so quickly. Absolutely loved it
Thank you so much for this recipe! I made these the other day and they were incredible.
I have a basic question regarding the oven settings.. should we use both the top and bottom rods with fan of oven? What’s the ideal way?
This is the second time Im posting a comment. But I would like to urge or request you to reply my query and take my request into consideration. I wanted to ask you about to skip eggs and add yogurt or condensed milk. Can I do that? We dont consume eggs due to religious norms. And can you please upload a separate recipe for eggless fudgy brownies with crackly top..
Hi Namrata. Unfortunately, this recipe will not work without eggs. Feel free to experiment with those subs, but I cannot guarantee it will work. At this point, I have not mastered an eggless brownie recipe so I cannot advise.
Can I use an 8×8 pan for this recipe, instead of a 9×13?
Hi,I love your recipe, how much sugar could I reduce?
I reduced to 240g and it worked great for me!
These are so good it’s insane! You really don’t miss the box mic and it’s so much more satisfying to make an ice fudgy brownie from scratch. They’re so goey and chocolatey and easy to make, I’d never need to use a box mix again!
The BEST brownies i’ve ever made in my entire life! Never had a success until your recipe. And I absolutely loved the cookie bar recipe too! Thank you!!
These were unreal. SO GOOD! I made in an 8×8 and baked for 32 min, leaving them perfectly gooey in the middle. Also omitted the coconut oil because I didn’t have any and did not use parchment paper and they came out fine with the pan greased. The espresso gives some depth of flavor too. Thanks for a great recipe!
Absolutely the best tasting brownies for me!!! Superb! I really like the result… Already made 2 batches of brownies and all tastes wonderful. So fudgy! Best brownie recipe for me. Thank you so much!
Hi I would like to know the replacement for egg . Iam vegetarian and I dont eat egg. Want to try out this awesome recipe . It looked so amazing . Plz help
I made these yesterday to give to my dad today, and they were INSANELY good! I’ve made other brownie recipes from scratch before, and I didn’t think they were worth the increased effort or price over a good boxed mix, but these were so delicious and definitely beat a boxed mix! I added walnuts and can’t wait to make these again. Thanks for the great recipe!
I rarely write reviews but just had to for this recipe. These brownies are so darn good! I have tried other homemade brownies but always went back to boxed…could never find that perfect recipe. I have now. Fudgy, gooey, crinkley top, I could go on. Thanks for the great recipe. Can’t wait to make them again!!
tried the recipe today and ate all of it
– i skipped the oil and coffee (didn’t have powdered coffee)
– added 90% dark choco chips (granulated sugar made it sweet enough)
– whisked all the sugar with the butter then added the eggs (i’m too lazy to wash more dishes)
it turned out delicious with a craked top and crispy edges with a chewy center
Hello.
I am diabetic and all I can do is drool and dream about eating your desserts. Do you have a sugarfree brownie recipe that is fudgy and chewy on the inside but have that crisp on top? I hope you’ll post a variety of sugarfree dessert.
BTW, thank you for sharing yur recipes. It is my joy to to look at them even if I don’t get to it them. =)
Wow, just wow!! Made these yesterday and probably the best brownie I’ve ever made. Super rich, which makes it ultra satisfying with one small bite. I doubled the recipe hoping they would be good enough to be able to gift some to my nephew for his 27th birthday!! DONE!! I used all semisweet chips but did add walnuts because personally I think its a sacrilege to make brownies without walnuts, HA!! Anyway thanks for a forever recipe!!
P.S. I cut and have IQF and vacuum sealed a third of the batch for those brownie emergencies!!!
Hi. How do I adjust the ingredients for 5 inch square pan?
Hi! Do you use dutch cocoa or regular? Thanks!
Hey. So I really want to try this recipe but I was wondering if I could use unsweetened chocolate chips and then add more sugar? I want it to be just as sweet but do t have sweetened chocolate chips.
So if I did do that, how much sugar should I add to the the already existing amount of sugar?
Will this recipe turn out if I don’t sift the dry ingredients? Thanks!
Can you sub coffee grounds for espresso?
Hi Ashley! I’ve been using a brownie recipe for years but I dont know if my tastebuds have changed or something, but it soon felt like it was lacking somehow. Then I saw your post on instagram, I tried your recipe and it was delicious. Now I have the cravings for your brownies again and to my actual horror, the first ad that played on your site was some gory horror movie? Show? From quibl. You might reconsider which advertisements you pair up with. I respect your right to earn revenue from ads and to enjoy horror movies, but please consider it. It was very jarring to see and hear something that frightening when I just wanted to make your brownies. I’ll be printing this recipe for the meanwhile, but I am a bit put off from your site now.
I really want to emphasize that I love your brownies though! I cant wait to see what new recipe you post on instagram!
Hi There. I’m so excited to try this recipe, for the longest I have looked for the perfect Brownie recipe. Reading all your reviews and comments, I think there’s will be a winner. However, my only question is what cocoa powder do you use for your recipe? I feel like that’s where I always fail when it comes to anything chocolate. I have always had grainy nesquick-y flavored treats and trust me… not delicious at all.
Thank you
Yareli
Greetings from India! The last and only time I had a brownie was 10 years ago in Malaysia. It was too dry and had walnuts in it. I did not like it much and to this day wondered why everyone loves brownies so much. I had some cocoa powder which was about to expire and wanted to give this recipe a try. I was glad that I found a brownie recipe that did not require expensive chocolate bars.Boy,was I glad I made them. They were so fudgy and chocolaty, everyone in my family just loved them ! For the oil I added coconut oil – I feel it works best in chocolate cakes- we use plenty of coconut oil in our cooking and so it was not hard to find. I also happened to have a 9×9 inch pan and so nothing could stop me from baking these brownies. I kept the chocolate chips in fridge and took them out only until the last minute so that they would not lose shape after baking. It was fun to bight into them. Thank you soooo much for this recipe! I will make them again !
This is now my FAVORITE brownie recipe! I am a huge brownie snob and I might have made them twice this month already! The hubs and I ate them FAST! He wants me to try adding caramel…I have never made caramel brownies before. Have you done that with this recipe?! How do I go about it?!
Delicious brownies, despite my error.. in my attempt to make these dairy free I used vegan (plant based) margarine. Since butter is heavier than margarine, and I was measuring by weight and not volume, I ended up with very oily brownies!
I had to take the whole batch off of the parchment and let the oil soak up with some paper towels.
We will just have to see how much oil can be pulled off, and eat small brownies to not be put off by the oily-ness of them.
At least I know for next time!
This is hands down the best brownie recipe. I have tried so many recipes and this is the best, super fudgy and decadent.
Just made these brownies and added pecans. Oh my!!! They are delicious!!!
Hi can i use dutchprocess cocoa powder instead? Thanks
Yes!
Have made it twice in this month. This one has become a family favorite. Thanks for a great recipe.
So happy to hear that! Happy baking!
Delicious brownies! And of all the recipes I’ve tried, this is the first one where I get the crackly top Thank you for the recipe!
Can I combine this recipe with your salted caramel sauce? If yes, do I need to cut the sugar in this brownies???
You never mentioned the temperature for the oven….?
Loved this recipe, the extra bowls are well worth it! I used just 2 eggs (no additional yolk) because I never remember to use extra egg whites once separated, and the recipe still came out great. Echoing others, I’m so glad this recipe calls for only cocoa powder!
Have popped it in the oven! Hope it turns out good!
I think it’s too oily.
Mine has been in the oven for over 30 minutes and it’s not solidifying.
What can be done?
Oh. My. God. These are the best brownies I have ever had and they impressed my husband so these recipe is a winner. Keeping this forever, thank you for sharing!
Have made these brownies soooo many times now…. my favorite lockdown recipe. Absolutely delicious, super gooey , crackly tops yum!!! I reduced the sugar slightly but it works perfectlyThank you for a brilliant recipe.
I’m always looking for an amazing homemade brownie recipe and have yet to find one…until now that is! These are simply the best brownies ever! They are chewy, fudgy and just plain delicious. They are everything a brownie should be and more. These will be my go to brownie recipe from now on…Finally!
Hi. My daughter hates brownies but her boyfriend loves them so I made your recipe for him. She tried them and LOVED them. I think I have made the 6 times now and every time..perfection. I was just wondering what the reason is for adding the 1/2 c sugar with the butter. Mine hasn’t dissolved so it’s just a think sugar paste after I pour the butter into the eggs. Am I supposed to let it dissolve? I want to try just adding all the sugar with the eggs but don’t want to ruin my perfect streak.
These are by FAR the BEST brownies ever!!!!!
Hearing that makes my day!
Can these be made in cupcake form?
-I found this recipe years ago. I have not bought boxed brownie mix in years! I have also tried a few other recipes and have stopped. They always disappoint. I do believe the title is correct. These are the BEST and it is the only brownie recipe I have. The version I have uses 3 large eggs plus one yolk. This one uses 2 large eggs plus one yolk. I look forward to trying this update! I use only 1 tsp espresso powder but I also add 1 tsp cinnamon and top off with semi sweet mini chocolate chips then bake. OMG Yummy!
These were absolutely amazing however they were a bitch too gooey for my family’s liking. How would you suggest drying them up just a little bit? Would that result from just cooking them a bit longer or do I need to adjust the ingredients?
Hi Carrie! I would recommend baking them an extra few minutes. And be sure to cool for the full 2 hours. If that doesn’t work, you could add an extra Tablespoon of flour.
how can we replace eggs?
Hi Ashley,
Tried this recipe yesterday. It’s yummy but how to get the shiny top texture? Mine is pretty dull on top. One more question, is the canola oil supposed to be melt together with butter or to add afterward? And what is the large egg size weight usually?
I wanted to try for a second time again. Btw thanks for the recipe. It’s easy to do.
I was looking for a brownie recipe to make for Valentine’s Day for my family and yours looked delicious. I had all the ingredients on hand so I made them tonight. I could not wait for them to cool all the way before I tried a corner and WOW! They are SO delicious! The perfect amount of fudge and chocolatey! These brownies are a must bake! Thank you for a fabulous brownie recipe!
Hi there, all the way from Sri Lanka. I was looking for a brownie recipe never having made them. Something simple and quick and I finally found yours. I made mine in the airfryer and it turned out so well…I’m using it for my little home deli that my husband and I started up in Sri Lanka. Your brownies are a definite hit. Gooey, fudgy, chocolatey…what else would you have to say about a brownie. We’re on instagram @comfortfoodlkz and Comfort Food by Hungrytravellerslk on Facebook. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. Bless you for sharing the love. Stay bless dear and Happy Valentines (for yesterday).
Hello! This looks delicious! Would very much like to try this recipe. Is the taste will still be okay if I swirl it with additional peanut butter on top?
I have shared and raved about this recipe for a week after making these brownies. They truly are the best I’ve ever had, even from a restaurant! THANK YOU from the chocolate loving house!!
This brownie recipe is the ONLY one I will use ever! So easy and so good wowwwwwww I add some toasted pecans on top and sprinkle some homemade coffee salt and it’s AMAZING~ thank you thank you thank you
These brownies actually slap, I’ve made them 3 times now and they’re officially my favorite brownie recipe.
Best brownie recipe! I use black cocoa instead and sub half nrown sugar for it. Tastes amazing!!!! Thank you for the recipe! 🙂
Hi, these look super yummy! Definitely want to give this recipe a try. Can I substitute the cocoa powder with Dutch cocoa powder?
Hi.. I have made this recipe countless time till i can memorise the ingredients and steps by heart ♥️ they are so easy and yummy, and on the budget side too, which does not require lots of expensive chocolate.. Thanks for sharing.. I only need one issue now, how to get the shinny layer on top of the brownies?
Fantastic! I broke down a couple of chocolate coconut bars! Yum!
AMAZING! AMAZING! It’s a hit with my kids who are yhe worst critics with regards to desserts I put on the table! Go and try it now my go to brownie recipe!
Hi. How many pieces can be made for 9 inch pan?
I recently did a 5 recipe brownie bake-off to find the best recipe that I would use as my go to brownie and these won the show! Out of five tasters, four voted this recipe the winner, with one person voting it in at second place! So delicious with a gooey centre and a crunchy top.
can i add walnut to this brownie?
These are by far the best fudge brownies I have ever made.thank you so much for sharing such delicious recipes
I was wondering if this recipe could be doubled and baked in a 9×13 pan? If so, at what point in time do you think I should check it for doneness? They look scrumptious.
Hi! Do you use natural cocoa powder or Dutch cocoa powder? Thanks for your time!
Hi Ashley
I’ve made these and your Oreo brownies and they’re the best brownies I’ve ever made, everyone loved them! Thank you so much for these wonderful recipes.
Quick question – Can this recipe be adapted to make biscoff brownies? And if yes, would I need to reduce the amount of sugar?
This is the best and most simple brownie recipe ever! My family and I thank you!
Loved everything from the taste to the fudgy texture to the shiny crackled top! Thank you for this recipe!
Wow! I tried it today, in a hurry but it still came out perfect. So easy and the boys just loved it. This is my new favorite!!
Do you used softened or melted butter? Thanks
Hello mam… Recently I tried a brownie recipe which had lakhs of views… I was soo disappointed it ended up greasy and broken…. I tried twice but it failed…. Finally I was reading ur blog and decided to try this…. I hope this doesn’t disappoint me… I ll share my experience soon
Hi!
This recipe looks like everything I want in a brownie. But I would like to make them ahead of time for a camping trip. Are they freezer friendly?
Hello mam… I must say I have tried so many brownie recipes
But nothing impressed me…. I gave ur brownie recipe a try today…. It’s superb… Shiny crust…. Moist inside… Budget friendly without having to invest on chocolates…. I really didn’t expect that it would turn out so welll
Thank you so much mam…
I going to try these but leave out the coffee cuz not a coffee drinker and don’t like the taste of anything that has coffee in it
You don’t taste the coffee at all. It just enhances the chocolate flavor.
Can I double the recipe?
These brownies are incredible! I don’t deviate from the recipe AT ALL! I was given a big bag of lovely organic cacao powder and this has proven to be the perfect recipe for it! THANK YOU!
Is it me, I’ve had thes brownies in the over for30 mins, and they’re not even half way done, and I have them on 350* not sure, I mean your the publisher of this recipe, but 1 and half sticks of butter seems like a lot to me , but hey what do I know
My sincere apologies of my last comment, these brownies are the best tasting, I guess I have to experiment with scratch recipe brownies, I’ve always used box brownie mix, I guess they’re done when the middle is still gooie but they are very good
OH MAN, these were a hit! I made these to bring to a friend’s for my contribution to dinner tonight. I doubled the recipe and baked in a 9×13 pan, used coconut oil instead of canola oil, and I was short one egg yolk. But they were still totally amazing and everybody loved them. THANKS!
I did, and cooked them in a 9×13 and added 5 min. to cook time.
These were DELICIOUS, I swapped a bit of the white sugar for some brown sugar, and added a splash of vanilla. I also sprinkled some flaky salt on top of them which really made them extra yummy. These are so rich, dense and fudgy. perfect.
Any Vanilla Extract? Or did the ADD cover it up? Mine are baking as we speak…I’ll be back…
lovely recipe! i came from Instagram and it literally is the only one that has the crackly top (which I’ve only been able to achieve with box mixes). but it tastes 1000x better than box mix. thanks!
Literal perfection.
Turned out great!
Hey, can make the batter put in pan and let it stay in the fridge the day before then bake it the day after?
Can I halve this recipe? Or do you have a small batch version? We are only 2.
Thank you
These were a huge hit and so delicious and fudgy! I made the recipe as is for 27 minutes. Perfect!
For the past 10 years, I’ve been on the lookout for the perfect brownie recipe. Every few weeks I try out a new recipe found on popular sites, highly rated cookbooks or YouTube. Most of these brownie recipes have had raving reviews. I came across yours today & thought I’d try it out. What can I say…. finally on august 12 2021 I found a keeper. I’ve given up my search because this has been by far the best…!
Great, absolutely delicious fudgy brownies!
But, I have a question no one seems to be able to answer—how do you make fudgy brownies WITHOUT the crackly top? I love fudgy brownies, but they all have a crackly top and I actually don’t care for it. Especially like the next day, to me, the crackly, flaky texture of the top really detracts from the smooth, fudgy, soft brownie.
There must be a way to do it, but I can’t figure it out.
Thank you for this recipe. Will you please help me with its shelf life at room temperature.
is the canola oil supposed to be melt together with butter or to add afterward?
I love these brownies. I made them once, and wanted to make them again but couldnt remember where I found the recipe, so started looking elsewhere. All the recipes I found were for really dense, high fat brownies with HUGE amounts of butter and melted chocolate. Since I eat my brownies warm with gelato, I needed a slightly lower calorie recipe! But, these are still fudgy and decadent and everything you want a brownie to be.
Just take her advice and cool in the pan before you try to tip out (eek!).
Could I double recipe for a 9″ by 13″ pan? Also how much should I increase the baking time
I just made these to send to my son at college and OMG, they are amazing!! I’ve tried several brownie recipes, and these are THE BEST by far!! Thank you!!!
Absolutely love this recipe. When am I supposed to add sea salt.
Once they’re baked!
How do you know when the brownies are done? Insert toothpick or knife until it comes out clean?? I have made the recipe twice and over cooked them both times. Is it okay for the knife and tooth pick to have wet batter when they are supposed to be done? Please advise.
Thanks Deborah
Hi! I just tried this recipe.
I can say l was a bit unsure about the amount of butter, thought it was too much but after l baked it and hardly waited a few minutes to taste a bit, l can say they are really delicious.
Though I just added a cup of sugar.
These brownies are great! They’re very chewy and chocolatey. I will definitely make them again!
Love Love Loved it!!!
Have tried many brownie recipes, but have never received such perfect results..
A must try. Perfect crust and perfectly fudgy center.
Thank you very much for this recipe Ashley Manila.❤
I’ve added some vanilla extract and substituted half of the white sugar for brown sugar, and it’s amazing. I’ve made them four ways, one quarter without toppings, one with marshmallows, one with chunky peanut butter and one with chocolate coated coffee beans and all of them are so delicious! I don’t know why I never get the light brown crust, it stays pretty dark for me, but that doesn’t make them any less perfect!
Hi, I followed the recipe but the end result wasn’t good. No shiny or crackled tops. Could it be because of halving the recipe or due to not adding chocolate chips? Your response will be truly appreciated xx
Hi Aisha. For best results, this recipe should be made as is, which would mean not cutting it in half and including the chocolate chips. I would also suggest watching the step by step video to ensure you’re getting the method right 🙂
Hi Baker by nature. I made these brownies today for our book club. We are reading Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty & there is a competition of brownies in the book so I decided to make these. I did what one of your commenters said & subbed 1/2 cup brown sugar. I also added a generous 1/4 cup of calvados brandy to it. Wow! Delicious. I’ve got that competition in the bag
Wow! I will never use the boxed mix again. These are incredible brownies and super simple to make. I didn’t have the espresso and they are still so flavorful. I added walnuts with the chocolate chips. I am in love!!!
This is the best recipe! I just cut back on the sugar and chips added a third egg instead of. Perfect, thank you. We pretend it’s healthier.
Love this recipe, my family and friend enjoyed it. Thank you for this recipe.
I’ve baked this recipe several times, but I don’t always get a shiny crackly top. How to consistently get that top?
What temperature should the eggs be at? Room temperature or straight out of the refrigerator?
First time visitor and first time trying out this recipe. This turned out wonderfully! First try even and these turned out exactly how I wanted them too. I’ve tried other recipes but I could never get a nice top texture until this one. Very nice recipe here–very interested in trying again and maybe even trying to make them a bit taller. Thanks so much!
I made these today for a birthday party (crossing my fingers that they turned out). I doubled the recipe & made them in a 9×13 pan. I did get the lovely shiny top, but it didn’t crack. Did I not keep them in long enough? I baked them for about 37 minutes. They also sunk slightly in the middle as they are cooling (the edges are firm). Did I do something wrong or is that normal? Thank you
Excellent recipe! Simple yet the brownies came out delectable!
It’s perfect ! Thanks
The best homemade brownie recipe I’ve found! These are soft and delicious with the perfect chocolate flakiness on top. Love them! Now I have to give some away before I eat the whole pan lol.
My family absolutely loves these brownies! They’re so tasty and deliciously fudgy in the middle. The espresso powder really gives that extra flavour. And the shiny crackly top really makes them look amazing. This is the first brownie recipe where I always get that shiny top. Thank you!
This is my go to, never failed brownie recipe. Always so delicious and a crowed pleaser.
Made this today, for the second time. Beyond wonderful. Chewy, great texture and taste. I had one question I probably shouldn’t even ask. Do you have any idea the caloric value? I made the brownies smaller, cutting them into 16, but still, just need some kind of a gauge. Fabulous recipe! Thank you.