Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Born in American home kitchens, brownies sit happily between cake and candy. These fudgy ones lean on melted butter and cocoa, baked just until set so the center stays dense and glossy.

Serves 12 · 15 min prep · 30 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butterDairy
• 1 1/2 cups sugarPantry
• 3 eggsDairy
• 3/4 cup cocoa cocoa powder or melted chocolatePantry
• 3/4 cup flourPantry
• 2 tsp vanillaSpices
• 1/2 tsp saltSpices
• 1 cup chocolate chips optionalPantry

Instructions

1. 1Melt butter; whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, cocoa, salt.
2. 2Fold in flour (and chips).
3. 3Bake until just set with a shiny top—don't overbake.
4. 4Cool before cutting for clean fudgy squares.