The Best Fudgy Brownies

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February 9, 2021

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Now… let me be honest. I'm not a big brownie fan or chocolate fan. However, these
brownies are quite special.

I baked these brownies with my nephews who are big-time brownie lovers. They have
been going on and on about these “super awesome” brownie recipe for some time.

Finally, we got around to baking it the other night, and to my surprise, I kinda enjoyed it
and I found myself going for more helpings ;) Even my Amma, who isn't a chocolate fan
loved it.

I should say this is a very forgiving/no-fail recipe. Usually, when I bake something, I give
my full attention to it. But this time my kitchen was filled with people and I was all over
the place, getting dinner ready, sorting with the delivery guy, and catering to some
maintenance work in between with two eager boys waiting impatiently to lick the bowl
and add my not so “trusty” oven who behaves like a cranky child the moment I step away
from it…the brownie came out real good!

As the name suggests, this is a pretty fudgy brownie and loaded with chocolate. There is
chocolate chunks, melted chocolate, cocoa powder and to top it off, we added some
nutella also. Have it with some ice cream or whipped cream and you have a winner
dessert!

Hope you get to try this and like it too.

Recipe from here

Here is the recipe…

The Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe

The best fudgy brownie recipe loaded with chocolate. Add some ice cream/whipped cream
and you've a winner dessert.
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Servings: 8
Author: Maria Jose Martin

Ingredients

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 8 ounces (227 gms) Good-quality chocolate (divided)
¾ cup (170 gms) Unsalted butter (melted)
1¼ cups Sugar
2 Eggs (@ room temp)
2 tsp Vanilla extract
¾ cup Plain flour
¼ cup Cocoa powder
1 tsp Salt
2 – 3 tbsp Nutella (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.

Chop the chocolate into chunks. Melt half (refer notes), then save the other half for
later. Cool the melted chocolate till it's cool enough to touch.
Mix the butter and the sugar, then beat in the eggs and vanilla for 1-2 minutes until
the mixture has become fluffy and light in color.
Whisk in the reserved melted chocolate (make sure the chocolate is not too hot or
else the eggs will cook), then sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix as
this will cause the brownies to be more cake-like in texture.
Fold in the chocolate chunks, then transfer the batter into a parchment paper-lined
square baking dish. (refer notes). If using nutella, add spoonfuls on top of the batter
and gently drag it through the batter with a butter knife.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on how fudgy you like your brownies, then cool
completely.
Slice, then serve with a nice scoop of ice cream or cold glass of milk or some
whipping cream!

Notes
I used Morde brand dark compound chocolate. I melted the chocolate using the double
boiler method. Place chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering
water; stir until melted and combined. Remove from heat, and let cool for around 15
mins. Used an 8-inch square tin for baking. I baked it for around 25 – 28 mins.
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