{"id":23498,"date":"2026-03-03T15:44:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T22:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=23498"},"modified":"2026-04-18T10:53:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T17:53:51","slug":"seriously-fudgy-homemade-brownies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/seriously-fudgy-homemade-brownies\/","title":{"rendered":"Seriously Fudgy Homemade Brownies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"tasty-recipes-66528\" class=\"tasty-recipes tasty-recipes-66528 tasty-recipes-print tasty-recipes-has-image\" data-tr-id=\"66528\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"primary-color.background-color\">\n<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-158251\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/homemade-brownies-265x265.jpg\" alt=\"homemade brownies.\" width=\"265\" height=\"265\" data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-description=\"Thick, dense, rich, and packed with cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and chocolate chips\u2014these are the ultimate from-scratch brownies with shiny crackly tops and melt-in-your-mouth centers. This is my go-to brownie recipe! sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Brownies\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/seriously-fudgy-homemade-brownies\/?tp_image_id=158251\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Seriously Fudgy Homemade Brownies<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-stars\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-ratings-buttons tasty-recipes-no-ratings-buttons\" data-tr-default-rating=\"4.9\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" data-tr-checked=\"1\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"5\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 5 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"4\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 4 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"3\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 3 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"2\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 2 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"1\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 1 Star <\/span> <\/i> <\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-label\"><span class=\"rating-label\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><span class=\"average\">4.9<\/span> from <span class=\"count\">141<\/span> reviews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Author:<\/span> <a class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/about-sally-mckenney\/\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Sally McKenney<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Prep Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Cook Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Total Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Yield:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">16 brownies<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Category:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-category\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Baking, Bars, Brownies, Dessert<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"method\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Method:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-method\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Baking<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cuisine\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Cuisine:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-cuisine\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">American<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n<hr style=\"border-color: #BEB9B7; background-color: #beb9b7;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\" \/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Description<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p><em>This recipe has been *slightly updated* since my team and I originally published it in 2016. These seriously fudgy homemade brownies are thick, dense, and intensely chocolatey thanks to cocoa powder, melted baking chocolate, and chocolate chips. With shiny crackly tops and melt-in-your-mouth centers, this is our go-to brownie recipe.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"border-color: #BEB9B7; background-color: #beb9b7;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\" \/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"cup\">3\/4 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"12\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">12 Tbsp<\/span>; <span data-amount=\"170\" data-unit=\"g\">170g<\/span>) <strong>unsalted butter<\/strong>, sliced into 12 Tbsp-size pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"4\">4<\/span>-ounce (113g) <strong>semi-sweet chocolate bar<\/strong>, coarsely chopped and divided*<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> and 2\/3 cups (<span data-amount=\"333\" data-unit=\"g\">333g<\/span>) <strong>granulated sugar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"3\">3<\/span> large <strong>eggs<\/strong>, at room temperature<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">2 teaspoons<\/span> <strong>pure vanilla extract<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"84\" data-unit=\"g\">84g<\/span>) unsweetened natural or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ljqxVH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dutch-process cocoa powder<\/a>*<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"125\" data-unit=\"g\">125g<\/span>) <strong>all-purpose flour<\/strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/how-to-measure-baking-ingredients\/\" rel=\"\">spooned &amp; leveled<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">3\/4 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>salt<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"180\" data-unit=\"g\">180g<\/span>) semi-sweet <strong>chocolate chips<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Native_Recipe_1\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-native-recipe\" style=\"display: none;\" data-google-query-id=\"CK_Q7NPmhJMDFSAwRAgdyz4Z9Q\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,22500585124\/AdThrive_Native_Recipe_1\/566aefa94856897050ee7303_0__container__\" style=\"border: 0pt; width: 225px; height: 0px;\"><label class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch\"><\/p>\n<p><\/label><label for=\"tasty_recipes_69a763c686a59_cookmode\"><br \/>\n<\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"border-color: #BEB9B7; background-color: #beb9b7;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\" \/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol style=\"counter-increment: lis 0;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol style=\"counter-increment: lis 0;\">\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C) and line a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NBL6Ct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">9-inch square metal baking pan<\/a> with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides to lift out the finished brownies (makes cutting easier!). Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"counter-increment: lis 0;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol style=\"counter-increment: lis 0;\">\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">In a small microwave-safe bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the butter and half (2oz\/56g) of the chopped chocolate. Melt in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to slightly cool while you continue.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">In a large bowl with a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the sugar and eggs. Beat on medium-high speed until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is pale and ribbon-y, about 3 minutes.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Pour the warm melted butter\/chocolate into the bowl with the sugar\/eggs, add the vanilla, and beat or whisk to combine.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">With a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F1eHMf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fine-mesh sieve<\/a>, sift the cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the batter, then whisk or beat on low speed to incorporate. Fold in the remaining 2 ounces\/57g chopped chocolate and the chocolate chips. The batter will be very thick. Spread it evenly into the prepared pan. (A <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W0u5B9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">small offset spatula<\/a> can help here.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"counter-increment: lis 0;\">\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Bake for 28\u201330 minutes, then test the brownies with a toothpick. Insert the toothpick into the center of the pan. If it comes out coated with wet batter, the brownies are not done. If there are only a few moist crumbs, the brownies are done. Keep checking every 2 minutes until you have moist crumbs. Brownies typically take 30\u201332 minutes in my oven. Err on the side of under-baking, as the brownies will continue to set as they cool.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack to cool completely in the pan. When cool, lift the brownies out by gripping the parchment overhangs and transfer to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into squares.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Cover and store leftover brownies at room temperature for up to 1 week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"border-color: #BEB9B7; background-color: #beb9b7;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\" \/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" style=\"color: #010101;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol style=\"counter-increment: lis 0;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol style=\"counter-increment: lis 0;\">\n<li><strong>Make-Ahead &amp; Freezing Instructions:<\/strong>\u00a0Brownies freeze well up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then bring to room temperature before serving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Tools<\/strong> (affiliate links): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NBL6Ct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">9-inch Square Baking Pan<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mPQvWq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Glass Mixing Bowls<\/a> | Electric Mixer (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3W5TmJc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Handheld<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OMbx3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Stand<\/a>) | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F1eHMf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fine Mesh Sieve<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qUwG1Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Whisk<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mvebNN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Wooden Spoon<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+2pySoGFcnTR3zL6a9o61jQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Silicone Spatula<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gT7aW9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Cooling Rack<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"counter-increment: lis 0;\">\n<li><strong>Chocolate:<\/strong> Baking chocolate is typically sold in 4-ounce (113g) bars. Half will be melted with the butter, and half will be chopped up and folded into the batter with the chocolate chips. I suggest Ghirardelli, Baker\u2019s, or Lindt brands; in either semi-sweet (56% cacao) or bittersweet (60% cacao).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cocoa Powder:<\/strong> You can use either natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder in this recipe. I prefer Dutch-process (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ljqxVH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">this brand<\/a>) for a smoother chocolate flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recipe Update in 2026:<\/strong> My team and I made a couple slight updates to this recipe based on reader feedback. To make it the way it was originally written, increase the sugar to 2 cups (400g) and increase the chocolate chips to 1.5 cups (270g). Proceed with steps 1 and 2 in the recipe above. Skip step 3. Then, whisk the 2 cups (400g) sugar into the melted butter and chocolate mixture. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla, followed by the remaining ingredients. Spread into a lined 9\u00d713-inch pan and bake for 30-32 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-source-link\">\n<p><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Find it online<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/seriously-fudgy-homemade-brownies\/\">https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/seriously-fudgy-homemade-brownies\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seriously Fudgy Homemade Brownies 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.9 from 141 reviews Author: Sally McKenney Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours Yield: 16 brownies Category: Baking, Bars, Brownies, Dessert Method: Baking Cuisine: American Description This recipe has been *slightly updated* since my team &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/seriously-fudgy-homemade-brownies\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Seriously Fudgy Homemade Brownies&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,219,185],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23498","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grandpas-private-collection","category-sallys-baking-addiction","category-third-party-material"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23498","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23498"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23498\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23499,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23498\/revisions\/23499"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23498"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23498"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}