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Ultimate Fudgy Brownies with Shiny Crackly Tops

Close-up of two stacked, incredibly fudgy brownies with melted chocolate chips on top.
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Make the best homemade brownies with this easy, one-bowl recipe that delivers a rich, fudgy texture and the sought-after shiny, crackly top.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat once fully melted.
  3. Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted butter until combined.
  4. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist, fudgy crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  11. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For the best shiny top, do not overbake the brownies. The fudgy texture relies on slightly underbaking.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
  • For an extra rich flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the butter with browned butter.

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