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Classic Gooey Chocolate Brownies

These brownies are a no-fuss, honest treat that celebrate the messy joy of baking. Made with rich dark chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, and flour, they develop a fudgy center with crackly tops. The final result is a dense, moist, and gooey dessert that evokes childhood nostalgia and simple comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g dark chocolate chopped or broken into pieces
  • 100 g butter unsalted or salted, as preferred
  • 2 eggs large, at room temperature
  • 150 g sugar white or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract for variation
  • 100 g all-purpose flour sifted before measuring

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 20cm square pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 20cm square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  3. Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture is pale, slightly thick, and fragrant — this takes about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract, then gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined and smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the sifted flour until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix — this keeps the brownies fudgy and tender.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and tap the pan lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs — the center should be slightly gooey.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, allowing the texture to set and develop that rich, fudgy interior.
  9. Lift the brownies out using the parchment overhang, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares.
  10. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature, enjoying the crackly top and gooey center with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.

Notes

For extra richness, add a handful of chopped nuts or swirl in caramel before baking. Avoid overbaking to keep that irresistibly gooey center. Use good quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.