The chewiest double chocolate fudge brownies with cocoa powder and loaded with chocolate chips. They're just as easy as a boxed brownie and once you try them you'll never make another recipe.
This brownie recipe was given to me from my best friend Lillie, and once we tried them I knew we would never need another brownie recipe again. I often times double the recipe and freeze them because they stay chewy even when they're frozen.
For more brownie recipes, try my sheet pan brownies to feed a crowd, my rolo brownies if you like caramel, or my peanut butter marshmallow brownies.
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Why You Will Love These Brownies
- Chewy & Fudgy: The texture of these is perfectly so good and fudgy.
- Easy to Make: These brownies are so easy to make, and you don't even need a mixer for them.
- Better than Boxed: I know boxed brownies are good and easy, but once you try these you'll never make boxed again!
Ingredient Notes
Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- Butter: Once you have melted your butter mix the sugar right in.
- Eggs: Make sure they are room temperature.
- Cocoa Powder: You can use regular or dutch process.
- Flour: If you have a scale make sure and weigh your flour, if not, lightly spoon it into a measuring cup so it isn't too packed.
- Chocolate Chips: I generally always use semi-sweet chocolate chips in these, but feel free to add whatever you have on hand, and nuts would also be a great addition.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, mix warm melted butter and sugar together. Add eggs, milk and vanilla and mix again.
- Step 2: In a small bowl whisk together dry ingredients, salt, baking powder, flour and cocoa powder. I do this so there aren't clumps of cocoa powder that won't mix well once added to the wet ingredients. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix again. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Step 3: Spread batter evenly in pan and sprinkle with a few extra chocolate chips on top.
- Step 4: Bake for about 30-35 minutes. You want the edges to start to pull away from the sides of the pan and darken, but the middle to still slightly jiggle. Then allow them to sit and firm up while they cool.
Expert Baking Tips
- You can bake this in a 9x13 for a thin brownie, or double it and bake in a 9x13 for a thicker brownie.
- You can use any kind of chocolate chips, or even chopped chocolate bars, my family seems to prefer semi sweet. But we have even added Reeses cups and peppermint patties before. Basically you can't go wrong!
- I know brownies are so tempting to cut right in, but allowing them to cool completely will help them firm up and have the perfect fudgy inside.
- Cutting brownies with a plastic knife is the best way to get clean lines.
FAQ
Yes, I've made them tons of times with a gluten free 1:1 ratio flour and they taste amazing!
Yes, that will work great. Or I also have a dairy free brownie recipe that uses oil.
Storing & Freezing
These double chocolate fudge brownies should be stored in an air tight container for 3-4 days on the counter.
Brownies are perfect for freezing. If stored in an air tight container they will stay fresh for 3-4 months. I even enjoy eating mine right out of the freezer because they are so chewy, they don't turn hard when frozen.
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Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup (151.33 g) salted butter melted
- 1¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (59.15 ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking powder
- 1⅓ cups (186 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (43 g) cocoa powder
- ½ cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Line an 8x8 pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix warm melted butter and sugar together. Add eggs, milk and vanilla and mix again.
- In a small bowl whisk together dry ingredients, salt, baking powder, flour and cocoa powder. I do this so there aren't clumps of cocoa powder that won't mix well once added to the wet ingredients. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix again. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly in pan and sprinkle with a few extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes. You want the edges to start to pull away from the sides of the pan and darken, but the middle to still slightly jiggle. Then allow them to sit and firm up while they cool.
Grace
Made this tonight and it was perfect just the way you wrote it! ❤️
brooke
Thanks so much Grace! I appreciate you trying them and taking the time to leave a rating and review!!
Michelle
Just made these tonight, they are to die for!! So easy and so good!!
brooke
Yay! Thank you so much!!
Claire
My new go-to brownie recipe! Easy and amazing. I made them once with jet black cocoa powder because I ran out of my Dutch process cocoa and I felt like I was eating an oreo brownie. Yum.
Katie
I will never use a box mix again! These are so delicious and SO easy. My daughter can make them ok her own. The flake salt on top takes them to the next level. I’ve made them numerous times now and everyone always loves them. I double the recipe every time! I brought them camping a few months ago and they were gone in minutes.
Sandy
I had my brownie go to recipe for years, but after trying these, this is my new go to!
Easy, delicious and have even tried it with gluten free flour and it’s so good! Thanks!
Dana Marchant
These were so easy to make and tasted gourmet compared to my usual box mix.
Allison
These are the BEST brownies I have ever made! They baked perfectly and my family loved them. I will never buy a boxed mix again!
brooke
Thank you so much!! I have to say I agree, so easy and so much better than boxed! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review also!
Maureen
Easy enough for a weeknight after work but decadent enough you feel like it’s a fancy bakery brownie. Delicious!
Amber
These brownies are my go to. Everybody raves about them and they are so easy to make
Marisa
BEST. BROWNIES.EVER!!!!!!
Rejeetha
Made these today but added toffee chips on top instead of chocolate chips, such a great versatile recipe.
brooke
Yum! I love that idea! Will be trying that next time for sure.
Mrs Berry
Just so good. All of your recipes!!!
Karla
Made these for a party yesterday and they turned out SO yum and were a hit!
brooke
Yay! Thank you so much! We can't get enough of them at our house also!
Tracy
Made these today in an 8 x 8 pan and baked for 38 minutes as suggested in the Notes section and they turned out GREAT! So fudgy and delicious. I will definitely make them again. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! 🙂
brooke
Thank you so much Tracy! I am so happy they were a success!
Jami Hamrick
Can you make these 24 hours in advance? If so, any storage recommendations?
brooke
Yes, I would just cover the pan tightly and store in the fridge. Then pull out a little bit before serving to allow to come to room temperature. Cold brownies also cut more easily which is a plus!
Stephanie Burge
These are the best brownies! They’re always a hit with everyone when I make them. And they’re quick and easy - not much more effort than making brownies from a box.
brooke
Thank you! I agree, they really are the best brownies!
Laura Raymond
What’s a good flake salt to buy??
Brooke Homec
Maldon salt flakes are my favorite for topping baked goods!
Susie LeRoy
Best brownie recipe I have ever made. My new go-to. Try it with peanut butter cups chopped on top
Rebecca Marconett
Made these today and they were so easy and taste delicious! Will definitely make them again!
Jennifer
Have been looking for the perfect brownie. This is the one. Not too cakey, fudgey without being gooey.
Brooke Homec
They are my absolute favorite, so I'm so glad they were just what you were looking for!💕
Rejeetha
Best brownie recipe ever and so quick and easy to pull together. I’ve made so many of Brooke’s recipes and never once disappointed.
Aly
Delicious 😋
Norma
Do you use salted butter or unsalted butter?
Brooke Homec
I always use salted, but either will work!
Mya
I love the brownies