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March 17, 2022 2 Comments

Best Homemade Brownies Recipe

A glass 9x13 dish of the Best Homemade Brownies cut into squares.

 Rich, chewy, and delicious brownies that even come out of the oven looking like the perfect brownie. Look at that nice glossy top. If you are a chocolate lover, you have to give these a try. I know I already have an awesome Fudgy and Chewy Homemade Brownie recipe on the site that is super good, but you need to try this recipe too. The addition of baking chocolate adds depth to the fudginess that you are going to absolutely love! This one really is the Best Homemade Brownies Recipe!

A small white plate with two stacked brownies. The top brownie is titled on the bottom brownie with a bite taken out of it. In the background are two fork heads stacked on each other sitting on a kitchen towel and the corner of a glass dish of brownies.These brownies are extra special to me because the recipe is from our adopted grandma. Her name is Sharon, and she has been making these brownies for me for over 10 years. Every time she comes for a visit, she brings a container full of brownies, and instead of sharing with my family, I immediately hide them in the freezer. I’ll make them a brownie mix…I’m saving the good stuff for myself. 

Grandma Sharon has a brownie pan, so each of her brownies comes out totally perfect with a hit of crunch around the edge and a fudgy and chewy center. I’m drooling just thinking about these brownies. I cannot wait for you to give them a try!

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Step-by-step pictures for how to make this Best Homemade Brownies Recipe

13-photo picture collage of step-by-step photos on how to make the Best Homemade Brownie Recipe.Three small plates with a brownie on each. In the bottom left corner is a fork. In the upper left corner is the corner of a glass dish of brownies with a fork next to it. In the right upper corner is a partial picture of a serving spatula.Frequently Asked Questions for how to make this Best Homemade Brownies Recipe

Can I use canola oil or coconut oil instead of butter?

Yes, you can use those oils, if you prefer, but the flavor will change slightly without the butter.

What Makes Brownies Fudgy?

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. In this recipe, the melted chocolate and butter, along with the eggs, keep the fat high. Also, there is only one cup of flour, so these are deliciously fudgy!

Can I sub dark chocolate that has at least a 90% Cocoa ratio in place of Bakers Chocolate?

Yes. As you can see from the step-by-step pictures, I used a Lindt 90% cocoa bar instead of baking chocolate. Sometimes it can be hard to find baking chocolate over here, but quality VERY dark chocolate is easy to find and works great as a substitute. Whichever one you use, you need 6 ounces. 

A stack of three brownies sitting on three small white plates. Faded in the background is a glass 9x13 dish of brownies.Is there really only one cup of flour or is that a typo?

It is not a typo. With all the unsweetened cocoa in this recipe, you only need 1 cup of flour, and it is why these brownies are so chewy and fudgy.

What type of nuts taste best in Brownies?

If you want to add nuts to this recipe, I would suggest pecans or walnuts. You can add up to a cup of chopped nuts.

Two-photo Pinterest picture with the text of the title in the middle.

baker’s tools:

  • 9×13 Baking Dish
  • Measuring Cups
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Silicone Spatula

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Best Homemade Brownies Recipe
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
40 mins
 
Unbelievably fudgy and chewy, this is going to be your new favorite brownie recipe. Don't forget to add the love in like Grandma Sharon does. It makes them extra special 🙂
Author: Recipe from Grandma Sharon
Recipe type: Brownies/Dessert
Serves: 16-20
Ingredients
  • 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate bar
  • ¾ cup butter (I prefer salted.)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together in the microwave. Start with 1 minute, stir and then do 20-30 second intervals until it is just melted.
  3. Measure the 2 cups of sugar into a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the chocolate-butter mixture, and stir with a fork until completely combined.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until the eggs are completely integrated into the chocolate-sugar mixture.
  5. Next, add the flour and stir just until combined, no more than 40 strokes.
  6. Add the chocolate chips and stir a few more times to combine.
  7. Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake in the 325-degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Let cool before cutting.
  9. Enjoy!
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  1. Taylor Jardine

    August 26, 2023 at 11:03 am

    Party! These are my go to brownie recipe, have been for years! They are the perfect mix of fudgy and chewy. Love!

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  2. Taylor Jardine

    August 26, 2023 at 11:04 am

    Party! These are my go to brownie recipe, have been for years! They are the perfect mix of fudgy and chewy. Love!

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