Easy Chewy Brownies (in 30 Minutes!)

Easy Chewy Brownies (in 30 Minutes!)

Indulge in rich, fudgy chewy brownies with this easy recipe, perfectly customizable and irresistibly delicious!

No ratings yet

Print Pin

Course: Baking Guides & Hacks, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 161kcal

Author: Max

Equipment

oven

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, melted 115g
1 cup granulated sugar 200g
½ cup brown sugar, packed 100g
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour 95g
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 50g
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water or brewed coffee

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly pale.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in the water or brewed coffee until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Watch out early on, around the 15-minute mark, and start checking if the brownies are good - this brownie should be slightly under for the perfect chewy texture. Mine get a bit crunchy at the edges but the chewiness is definitely still there, especially in the middle section; I even sometimes have a hard time cutting clean slices.
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares. Enjoy!

Notes

Butter: Make sure the butter is fully melted to ensure it incorporates smoothly with the sugars.

Mixing: Avoid overmixing the batter once you add the dry ingredients. Overmixing can lead to tougher brownies.

Baking Time: Start checking the brownies at the 15-minute mark, if your oven tends to run hot. You want them to be set on the edges but still slightly gooey in the center for that perfect chewy texture.

Liquid Addition: Adding water or coffee enhances the moisture and intensifies the chocolate flavor. Coffee won't make the brownies taste like coffee but will deepen the chocolate taste.

Cooling: Let the brownies cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices and the best texture.

Nutrition