My family's fudgy brownie secret is family legend. Every party, every holiday, everyone anticipates them! It's more of a family, heat, and plain chocolatey bliss tradition than a recipe. They're fudgily rich, heavy, and sinful—the kind of brownies that just melt away in your mouth, and you must have just one more. I've adapted her recipe a bit over the years, and now I get to share it with you!

These brownies are not your average, desiccated, cakey brownies. These are Fudgy SUPER, the kind that will satisfy your biggest chocolate cravings. The secret is in the combination of melted chocolate, a hint of hot water and the ideal balance of wet to dry ingredients! Be prepared to be browbeaten by brownie bliss. I'm not kidding when I tell you that these are the BEST fudgy brownies you'll ever have. Ever.

Fudgy Brownie Heaven

Name: Fudgy-Brownie-Heaven
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Potluck
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour; ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 ½ teaspoons Baking powder; 1 teaspoon Baking soda; ½ teaspoon Salt; ½ cup, softened Unsalted butter; 1 cup Granulated sugar; ½ cup, packed Brown sugar; 2 Large eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; ½ cup Hot water; 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this fudgy brownie recipe, passed down through generations and perfected to melt-in-your-mouth perfection.

⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 16 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

📖 Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan. This is a critical step; trust me on this one, I've learned from several disasters. ;)
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps. I usually sift, but it's not entirely necessary for this particular recipe.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars using a stand mixer or hand mixer until light and fluffy. This step requires some elbow grease, and the results are absolutely worth it. Mmm…fluffy butter!
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Don't overmix this part or you'll get tough brownies! Trust me, I've overmixed before.
In a small bowl, combine the hot water and chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. This makes the brownies extra fudgy!
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix!
Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until it’s evenly distributed throughout the batter. Your batter should be thick and rich-looking. Mmm…delicious!
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached— slightly gooey is a good sign!
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This prevents them from crumbling. Seriously, don't skip this; the patience is worth the delicious results.
Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your Fudgy Brownie Heaven! Seriously though, they’re THAT good! I'm warning you. :)

📝 Notes

Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for the best results.
Don't overmix the batter, or your brownies will be tough.
Let the brownies cool completely before cutting for best results.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. This is essential for maintaining that fudgy texture!