3 Rich, Dense and Chewy Brownie Recipes So Good You Will Want to Eat Them All

There are fundamental differences that set apart brownies from cakes - their prime ingredients, and the lack of baking soda or powder in the latter. Brownies are a mouthful and more chocolatey than cakes, given their dense nature.

But, no matter the form, their denseness laden with chocolate, with or without nuts, make them a crowd favorite. Add your favorite scoop of ice cream on top and you have double indulgence on your plate!

Let’s take you through some classic fudgy brownie recipe that are easy to make even for the novice bakers. Follow our step-by-step guide to make these best brownie recipes in no time. With proper storage, you can easily extend their shelf life. But brownies are best had warm, straight from the oven.

1. Fudge Brownies

What’s not to love about fudge especially when they are more buttery and chocolatey? More butter and chocolate are added to regular fudgy brownie recipe, which results in the rich, buttery and chocolatey texture that fudge brownies have. Butter, sugar, and milk are first heated, cooled, and then added to the flour mix to form the base of the fudge. The baked fudgy brownie recipe has rich chocolate in every bite.

Here is the recipe for fudge brownies:

Serving size: 16

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter (softened) (250g)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar (300g)
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups maida/all-purpose flour (150g)
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (50g)
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the fudge:

• 1/2 cup butter (125g)
• 1 cup sugar (200g)
• 1/3 cup milk (75ml)
• 1 cup chocolate chips (150g)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Use an 8x8-inch baking pan, and line it with butter paper.
2. In a non-stick pan, melt butter over medium flame. Add sugar and milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until they melt and become smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

3. In a large bowl, add butter and sugar, and whisk until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add a dash of vanilla essence.

4. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add into wet ingredients until combined.
5. Add half the batter to the slightly cooled fudge. Add the fudge mixture back into the remaining batter.
6. . Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Do the toothpick test to ensure it has baked fully.
7. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

2. Blondies

Technically speaking, a blondie is quite different from a brownie, with their difference lying in the absence, or, the addition of cocoa powder. Blondies rely solely on vanilla or butterscotch for their flavor. Unlike brownies, which rely heavily on chocolate, blondies do not have chocolate at all. But it’s your call, add chocolate chips or nuts to your heart's content!

Here is the recipe for Blondies:

Serving size: 16

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter (softened) (250g)
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (300g)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups maida (150g)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup chocolate chips or nuts (150g)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C and line an 8x8 inch pan with baking paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the softened butter until light and fluffy. Slowly sift in the powdered sugar and continue beating to create a creamy texture.
3. Crack the eggs one by one, then add a dash of vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the maida and baking powder these will give the blondie bars a lift.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Toss in your choice of mix-ins, the chocolate chips or nuts.
6. Pour the liquid gold mixture dotted with chocolate, if you are using them, into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until they turn lightly golden around the edges.
7. Allow to cool completely before cutting into 16 generous squares.

3. Chewy Brownies

This is another type of brownie that slightly deviates rom the original one by being more chewy. The secret behind this best chocolate brownie recipe lies in the ingredient - sour cream, yogurt or oil. These elements add moisture that keeps the brownies soft and chewy even after baking. They are still chocolatey, but might have a pudding-like texture towards the center because of the ingredients.

Here is the recipe for chewy brownies:

Serving size: 16

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter (softened) (250gm)
• 11⁄2 cups powdered sugar (300gm)
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 11⁄4 cups maida (150gm)
• 1⁄2 cup cocoa powder (50gm)
• 1⁄4 tsp salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (150gm)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 8x8 inch pan with baking paper.
2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the maida, cocoa powder and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Add 3⁄4 cup chocolate chips.
4. Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining 1⁄4 cup chips over top.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, then insert a toothpick to check if the brownies are done. It should come clean or with moist crumbs.
6. Allow it to cool before cutting into 16 generous portions and serving.