The best double chocolate fudge brownies sprinkled with a little salt. As easy as a box mix, but taste even better. They can't be beat.
WHAT MAKES THESE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES BETTER THAN A BOX
I used to be a firm believe that although a homemade brownie might be better than a boxed brownie, it wasn't worth the work. Boxed brownies are really good, and they're so easy. Well guess what, these brownies are so much better, and they are just as easy! You can make them in one bowl and it takes very few ingredients or time to whip them up. I was given this recipe by my best friend Lillie, so many years ago, and to this day I have never gone back to a box. I still have a love for a more cake like brownie with a hard top too, but these are my staple every week or day brownie.
INGREDIENTS
- Butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Salt
- Baking powder
- Flour
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate chips
- Flaked sea salt
HOW TO
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a 9x13 pan or ¼ cookie sheet with parchment paper and spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix 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.
- Spread batter evenly in pan and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes. You want the edges to start to pull away from the sides of the pan and darken, but the middle to still jiggle. Then allow them to sit anf firm up while they cool.
- Top with flaked salt
OPTIONAL MIX-INS OR TOPPINGS
- Nuts, I don't love them in my brownies, but who am I to judge?
- Peanut butter cups, We chop them up and stick them on top instead of chips
- Peppermint patties, so good and minty
- Pretzels, these are best topped and not mixed in
- Marshmallows, I always buy Trader Joe's chocolate covered mint marshmallows during the holidays and put them on top. It's the perfect neighbor gift for the Holidays.
Basically the possibilities are endless with these perfect brownies!
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Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup (151.33 g) melted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (61 g) milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1 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 a 9x13 pan or ¼ cookie sheet with parchment paper and spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix 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.
- Spread batter evenly in pan and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about 25-30 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.
- Top with flaked salt
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.
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.