Throw the box mix away immediately and make these perfectly decadent Fudgy Chewy Brownies that melt in your mouth with each bite! So easy to make and made in one bowl! If you love fudgy brownies like these, also try my Cosmic Brownies, Peppermint One Bowl Brownies, Gluten Free Vegan Brownies, Skillet Brownie, my Caramel Pretzel Brownies , this Lightened Up Mug Brownie and these Mississippi Mud Brownies!
The Perfect Chewy Brownie!
Brownie preferences vary just like cookies. My favorite is a chewy and fudgy warm brownie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is needed to round off a meal. It only requires certain ingredients that can truly make that tender soft brownie a reality.
I also spent a ton of time testing these brownies because I wanted to make a recipe that was simple to make but insanely decadent and delicious! This is indeed a one bowl recipe that takes the convenience to another level.
What Makes a Brownie Chewy?
Here are some choices I made to truly make these brownies chewy:
- More brown sugar increases moistness due to the addition of molasses.
- The addition of oil helps keep the brownies super moist.
- This recipe has fewer eggs than the cakey version which helps create fudge-like texture.
Fudgy Brownie Ingredients
These brownies require the following key ingredients:
Butter
In this recipe, the butter is melted. It helps to create that incredible cracked top that gives your brownies amazing texture difference.
Sugar
I add both a mix of granulated and brown sugar to my brownies. However the ratio is slightly different. I add almost equal amounts of sugar with the granulated sugar taking a slight edge.
It helps to stabilize the brownie but that molasses not only adds more of that chewy deliciousness we love but it also adds an incredible depth of flavor!
Eggs
Eggs will always be your stabilizers in baking. They are essential here of course in brownies and add further richness to your final recipe.
Oil
Just the smallest touch of oil to this recipe ups that fudgy chewy factor!
Flour
You definitely need some gluten in your brownies to stiffen up this insanely wet batter. I don’t go overboard however since I don’t want these to be dry and dense.
Cocoa Powder
Chocolate has to be the key ingredient in brownies right? I opted for cocoa powder because it is so easy to keep on hand and so easy to add right into a one bowl batter. No need to perfectly melt down chocolate to get that deliciousness here. I went with ease, and it tastes incredible!
Vanilla
Vanilla is the perfect companion for chocolate. It adds an extra element of flavor, and tastes simply wonderful.
Final Chewy Brownie Tips
Here are some final tips that will help your brownies achieve the ultimate chewy texture!
Whisk those Eggs Well!
The eggs also give that perfect shiny top to your brownies. Make sure you whisk vigorously and really get it going! Don’t skimp on this!
Don’t Over Mix When you Add in Flour
Once the flour is added to your brownie mix, gluten immediately begins to develop. The more you mix or overmix, the more your brownies will toughen and turn into a texture you don’t want!
Don’t Over Bake!
The baking time is slightly less than the cakey brownie. Under baking keeps the brownies soft and chewy.
For More Brownie Lovers
If you love all kinds of brownies like me, try these other recipes as well:
Fudgy Chewy Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4-1/2 tsp baking soda optional - SEE NOTE BELOW
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium sized bowl, add melted butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix with your hand mixer on medium speed.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition to incorporate. Mix well! (see notes below)
- Mix in oil and vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda if using and salt in a bowl. Reduce speed of mixer.
- In intervals, add flour mixture to wet mixture until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Add brownie batter to baking non-stick sprayed 8x8 sized baking pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out just barely clean. Don’t overbake.
- Remove brownies and cool on cooling rack. Cut and serve.
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Notes
The eggs also give that perfect shiny top to your brownies. Make sure you whisk vigorously and really get it going! Don’t skimp on this! DON’T OVER MIX WHEN YOU ADD IN FLOUR
Once the flour is added to your brownie mix, gluten immediately begins to develop. The more you mix or overmix, the more your brownies will toughen and turn into a texture you don’t want! DON’T OVER BAKE!
The baking time is slightly less than the cakey brownie. Under baking keeps the brownies soft and chewy.
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First off, I was happy to find a recipe that had “normal” ingredients. Items that are in my cabinets and I don’t have to go to the grocery store. We made these brownies and devoured them right out of the oven. SO GOOD!!! So easy to make, and I am not a baker. We’re making more, soon. Thanx so much for this!!!
I over baked my brownies in a glass dish and they are still fudgy, excellent recipe. I used light brown sugar and Dutch cocoa.
My daughter is a ‘brownie connoisseur’ and these are her absolute fav! So so delicious. I don’t crave or like chocolate that much but THESE ARE AMAZING.
I agree with all the others – absolute best brownies ever! Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. Perfect!
Y’all – these ARE insanely good. Brownies are so hard to get right from a scratch recipe. I mean, you just can’t beat a good boxed brownie, but I’m not about that life 90% of the time, so I typically just don’t make brownies. BUT, my husband’s favorite football team had just lost their chance at heading to the super bowl this year so I jumped on the interwebs and did some solid searching. I finally landed in Grandbaby Cakes’ fudgy brownie recipe, doing everything as she lays out (save for subbing gluten free 1:1 flour for the ap flour she uses because my husband isn’t eating gluten right now AND adding some toasted walnuts) and holy smokes I have to keep telling myself to stay out of the kitchen, ‘you already had your piece, doesn’t matter that it was before dinner – no more Marli’ hahahaha
Seriously, make these.
I am a terrible baker. Last night I tried making brownies and tossed the entire pan after trying one. I can’t even explain what they tasted like or how they managed to stay liquid until after being out of the oven for a few minutes. (Again, terrible baker.) THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPE. Not only did these turn out perfectly, they are insanely delicious. I’ve never made something that turned out like this. I’m proud of something I baked for the first time. Your recipe did it!
I have now made this brownie twice and it is perfect. I have also tried it with walnuts and a cheesecake batter on top of the brownie mix. Comes out perfect.
Okay WOW! I’ve tried to make brownies from scratch so many times and they’ve never come out good! I’ve always tried to emulate the boxed mix texture, and these are like that, but better! with actual amazing flavor!! Seriously u are amazing for this recipe alone, never mind all ur other amazing ones. Rock on mama
Really, the best recipe I have made in my 37 years of baking! They are truly fudgy and chewy and perfect!
These are awesome! Definitely a staple now in our house