Classic Rich Fudgy Brownie

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📖 Description:

A deeply chocolatey, dense, and moist brownie with a shiny crackly top and fudgy center. Perfect for chocoholics!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch pan.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate together; let cool slightly.
  3. Whisk in sugars, then eggs (one at a time), and vanilla.
  4. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir just until combined.
  5. Pour into pan and bake 30–35 minutes until just set in the center.
  6. Cool completely before slicing.

🍪 2. Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

📖 Description:

Golden on the edges, soft and chewy in the center, loaded with gooey chocolate chips. Your go-to cookie.

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups (260g) chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions:

  1. Mix melted butter with sugars until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla.
  2. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips.
  3. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  4. Scoop onto baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
  5. Let cool slightly for soft, chewy perfection.

🍪+🍫 3. Brookies (Brownie + Cookie in One!)

📖 Description:

A glorious hybrid with a fudgy brownie bottom and chewy cookie top. Best of both worlds!

Ingredients:

Brownie Base: Use half the above brownie recipe.
Cookie Dough: Use half the above cookie dough recipe.

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch pan.
  2. Spread brownie batter evenly in pan.
  3. Dot spoonfuls of cookie dough on top and gently flatten.
  4. Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  5. Cool completely, then slice and enjoy the layers!

🍽 Tips:

  • For richer flavor, use dark chocolate and dark brown sugar.
  • Chill cookie dough for better texture and flavor.
  • Don’t overbake — especially for brownies and brookies. Fudgy is key.

Would you like a gluten-free version, stuffed version (like Nutella-filled), or recipe cards for download/printing?

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