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chewy brownie recipe

The Best Chewy Brownies You'll Ever Make

These chewy brownies are rich, fudgy, and made in one bowl. With crackly tops and gooey centers, they’re everything a perfect brownie should be—quick, easy, and utterly addictive.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chewy Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly browned
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips semisweet or dark

Equipment

  • 8×8 baking pan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Stir in chocolate chips until smooth and fully melted. Microwave in 15-second bursts if needed.
  3. Add both sugars and whisk to combine. Mixture will be slightly grainy and warm—this is perfect for a crackly top.
  4. Whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla. Mixture should become shiny and smooth.
  5. Gently fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt using a spatula. Stop mixing as soon as no dry streaks remain.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top, and bake for 25–30 minutes until center is just set. Do not overbake!
  7. Let cool completely in pan before cutting. For clean edges, refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Customize with walnuts, peanut butter swirls, or a mix of chocolates. These brownies freeze well and taste even better the next day.