Brownie Recipes Simple • Shiny Crinkle-Top Fudgy Squares
Rich, chewy, and ultra-fudgy brownies with a shiny crackly top — ready in under 40 minutes with pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9–16 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
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2 large eggs
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
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Melt butter and whisk in cocoa powder.
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Add sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until glossy.
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Fold in flour and salt, then add chocolate chips.
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Spread into pan and bake 22–28 minutes.
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Cool fully before slicing.
Notes
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For extra gooey brownies, underbake slightly.
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Store at room temp or freeze for later.
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Add nuts, espresso, or caramel for flavor variations.