The Ultimate Brownies: Crispy Edges, Gooey Center
The Best Brownies Ever with a fudgy center, crisp edges, and intense chocolate flavor. Perfect for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch pan.
- Melt butter and stir in sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Fold in cocoa, flour, salt, and chocolate chips.
- Pour into pan and smooth top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until edges set and center has moist crumbs.
- Cool completely and cut into squares.
Notes
Slightly underbake for extra fudginess. Optional: add nuts, caramel, or chocolate chunks.