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