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Extra Thick and Fudgy Homemade Brownies

April 23, 2015

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Extra Thick Fudgy Homemade Brownies cut in squares and stacked on cake stand.

Are you a homemade brownie lover, do you have a loyalty to a particular boxed mix, or do you just buy whatever is on sale?  No judgement here either way for sure, but every since I made these Extra Thick and Fudgy Homemade Brownies, I am a homemade brownie convert.  Let me tell you why.

Extra Thick Fudgy Homemade Brownies cut in squares and stacked on a cake stand.

All along, I’ve been buying a boxed brownie mix at the grocery store thinking I was saving myself some time when really, homemade brownies are just as convenient.  They are so easy! You don’t have to break out the mixer at all.   Plus, you probably already have all of the ingredients in your pantry, so you can save yourself a trip to the store!

I like knowing all the ingredients that go into my baked goods rather than trying to read a label full of big words when I can.  It makes me feel all warm and granola inside.  You know that feeling?  

Extra Thick Fudgy Homemade Brownies cut in squares and stacked on a cake stand.

The best way to make fudgy, moist homemade brownies is not over mixing the batter.  It’s okay to leave a few little lumps of the dry ingredients in the batter for the sake of not over mixing.  I promise, its okay!

Extra Thick Fudgy Homemade Brownies cut in squares and stacked in a pile.

And another trick is to add a little coffee extract.  The brownies don’t taste like coffee, but it really helps enhance the chocolate flavor.  I like using a combination of unsweetened cocoa powder and semi sweet chocolate chips.

So have I convinced you yet?  If you give them a try let me know!

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Extra Thick and Fudgy Homemade Brownies

★★★★★ 5 from 13 reviews
  • Author: Julie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 9 large brownies 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon coffee flavored extract (optional)
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9 by 9 inch baking pan by spraying with nonstick spray, and then lining with parchment paper leaving excess hanging over two sides of the pan.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Remove from the heat. Stir in sugar and chocolate chips. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing between additions. Then add vanilla extract, and coffee extract (optional).
  4. In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the saucepan, and mix together. Do not over mix. When there are still a few small lumps of unmixed flour and cocoa powder visible, stop mixing.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 32-38 minutes. The top should look shiny and a little bit crackled.
  6. Allow the brownies to cool completely (this will take several hours), and then lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into bars. A plastic knife if the best tool for cutting brownies!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Brownie
  • Calories: 509
  • Sugar: 50g
  • Sodium: 340mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.4g
  • Trans Fat: 0.8g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 137mg
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Comments

  1. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

    April 23, 2015 at 6:15 am

    I’ll take a homemade brownie over a boxed mix any day! These look so incredibly fudgy. Is it bad that I want one and it’s only 6:15a.m.?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      April 23, 2015 at 7:38 am

      It’s always a good time for brownies!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 14, 2016 at 10:29 am

        I just made these brownies and they are AMAZING!! Today us Valentine’s Day, so I decided to cut them into heart shapes, drizzle with some simple powdered sugar and milk icing and red sprinkles and serve them up with a scoop of ice cream later! So easy and decadent! Thanks so much Julie! Also, because I didn’t have anything coffee, I added a tsp. of pure vanilla and love them! So sweet and delicious with my dark chocolate chips!! Happy Valentine’s Day!! <3

        Reply
      • Katie says

        April 1, 2016 at 1:52 pm

        I didn’t have coffee extract on hand so I used pure mint extract! They’re baking now! Thx for the recipe!

        Reply
      • Mia says

        March 18, 2018 at 9:20 am

        These brownies are delicious…..im making them for a second time in a day. 😊

        Reply
        • Julie says

          March 20, 2018 at 1:19 pm

          Sounds like a really great day, Mia!

          Reply
    • joe lavigne says

      July 30, 2016 at 3:14 pm

      Well there is coffee extract in there.😊

      Reply
    • Kathleen Colarusso says

      July 17, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Excellent recipe!!! Came out moist and rich tasting with espresso powder added in place of extract,that I did not have. All in one pan preparation works for me too!!! Thanks for recipe!!!!!! Kathy

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Julie says

        July 18, 2018 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks so much Kathleen. I need to try the espresso powder.

        Reply
    • lena barhoumeh says

      May 24, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      hi, can I use a 12X7.5 pan? and should I cook it less since? please let me know what I should do. thank you

      Reply
      • Julie says

        May 24, 2020 at 8:37 pm

        Yes you can use that size pan. I think it will take just a little less time – check them at 30 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the brownies 1-2 inches away from the center, and if it comes out mostly clean without batter, they should be ready. The center will continue to set as they cool.

        Reply
    • joanne says

      January 9, 2021 at 3:03 pm

      My husband loves fudgy brownies and these are now his favorite. They are so thick, rich and just decadent.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  2. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says

    April 23, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    Extra fudgy and thick brownies are definitely for me. They look so good:)

    Reply
    • Julie says

      April 24, 2015 at 7:24 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha coore says

        September 29, 2015 at 6:35 pm

        I am trying your recipe and there still in the oven and I am overly excited to try them!

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        • Julie says

          September 29, 2015 at 8:16 pm

          Hope you enjoy Natasha!

          Reply
  3. Jenna says

    April 23, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    These look delicious! Brownies are my favorite!

    Reply
  4. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    April 23, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    These brownies look like perfection.

    Reply
  5. Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says

    April 24, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Mmmm.. brownies are my favorite food of all time, and these look amazing!! 🙂 I used to be a box mix girl, but that was before I realized how easy it was to make the homemade kind! Now I’m all about the made from scratch kind! Can’t wait to try yours! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie says

      April 24, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you Anna! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

    April 24, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Homemade brownies are so much better than boxed. And since there are no scary ingredients in them I can eat more. Ha! These looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      April 24, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      That’s how I justify it too.
      Homemade = Healthy
      Thanks Allison!

      Reply
  7. Tamara says

    May 12, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    I made these for a crowd at my house for dinner last weekend! Everyone loved them! Including my 2 year old sons! Couldn’t get enough!! Yummy, delicious and easy!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      May 13, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      That’s great Tamara! Thanks for letting me know.

      Reply
  8. Waneka says

    June 2, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    Do you have to use chocolate chips?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 2, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      No, you do not have to use the chocolate chips. Thanks for your question!

      Reply
  9. Lizzy says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:44 am

    I just made these today and they are amazing. They’re not cakey (usually my problem with brownies)…they’re moist and fudgy just like the description. Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 19, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      I totally agree Lizzy, so glad they worked out well for you!

      Reply
  10. Kelly says

    October 26, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Just put them in the oven. They already smell sooo good! Can wait to try them!!!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 27, 2015 at 5:21 am

      Enjoy Kelly!

      Reply
  11. LaDonna says

    November 20, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    Can I just add walnuts too

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    • Julie says

      November 20, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  12. Heather Lynn says

    November 24, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    Can I replace the 1\2 cup of chocolate chips with Andys candies thin mints chopped?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      November 25, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      Sure thing, sounds good!

      Reply
  13. Irene says

    November 29, 2015 at 9:27 am

    I made this recipe, but dubled it and it won’t cook! They have been in the oven for almost an hour!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      November 29, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      I have not tried doubling this recipe before, so I’m not sure how long it should need in the oven. They are already pretty thick, so I’m not surprised they are taking longer.

      Reply
      • Jayla says

        March 14, 2016 at 6:18 pm

        The same thing happened to me. I tried to double the recipie and split the batter into 2 separate 9×9in pans but it will not cook!:/

        Reply
    • Mary R. says

      April 5, 2016 at 3:24 pm

      I just made this recipe and didn’t double it but it took a good hour, if not longer, to bake. They’re cooling as we speak!

      Reply
    • Monika Makarewicz says

      December 2, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      ok i just made these today and doubled the recipe also and mine dont look like the picture shown. i am gonna make again in a single batch…i was careful to measure right and used 2 different pans….also it seems like alot of butter….ill let you know, i am commenting since i just read the other person doubled theirs and was having issues…

      Reply
  14. Ashlee says

    December 4, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Hi! I have these in the oven now but I only had an 8×8 pan. They’ve been in 35 minutes at 350° but are still suuuuuuper runny. How much longer do you think they’ll need to be in there?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      December 4, 2015 at 5:57 pm

      Hi Ashlee! Just keep them in until a toothpick an inch away from the center comes out mostly clean. Should be fine!

      Reply
  15. Jackie says

    December 23, 2015 at 11:12 am

    Just made these and they turned out great! Thank you so much for spending the time to post this recipe Julie! You are an unbelievably talented baker, Happy Holidays 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie says

      December 23, 2015 at 11:37 am

      Jackie, I’m so glad you like them and thank your for your kind words! Hope your holidays are cozy, warm, and wonderful!

      Reply
  16. Fia Rodrigues says

    December 23, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    Do we beat the batter or just mix everything ?

    Reply
  17. rolf says

    December 29, 2015 at 9:36 am

    I tryed your recipe and it was wonderful, my new go to recipe thanks

    Reply
    • Julie says

      December 30, 2015 at 8:09 am

      So glad Rolf, thank you!

      Reply
  18. Teresa says

    January 4, 2016 at 7:46 am

    So easy to make and absolutely delicious…I will never make boxed brownies again..made these for the family over the holidays and of course they were a huge hit…

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 4, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      Teresa, that’s great! Glad you loved them too.

      Reply
  19. Mindy says

    January 8, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    Will they turn out in a 9X13 pan?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 8, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Yes, they will just be thinner and may not take as long to bake.

      Reply
  20. Lorri says

    January 9, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    I made these today. Ohhhh, they are absolutely wonderful. Thank you for the recipe… Definitely will be making them again!! They were a big hit!!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 10, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Lorri, that’s great! You are very welcome!

      Reply
  21. Cathy says

    January 9, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    I made these tonight, and they are so delicious! My kids and husband raved over them! I used dark chocolate cocoa and dark chocolate chips and baked them in an 8×8 pan, which was the only size available. As expected, it took extra time to bake (about 50 minutes total), and I stalked the oven for that extra 15 minutes. Was so worth it! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 10, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      Oh I love your dark chocolate additions! Glad you waited the extra 15 minutes!

      Reply
  22. Tanisha says

    January 19, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    Ok. On day one of making the brownies I was definitely not a convert. I even lamented my craving for the artificial flavor and high fructose syrup in boxed brownies. Today is day two….. My husband said these were the best brownies he’d had in 43years. I just ate one bite and………… Lord have mercy! Julie, you win. These are phenomenal and boxed brownies don’t come close. Thank you for showing me the light.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 20, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Tanisha, that’s awesome! Haha, thanks for making my day!

      Reply
    • Michelle says

      August 28, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      I agree. They taste much better the second day. At first we all thought they were just alright but now everyone says they’re the best brownies ever.

      Reply
  23. Brynne says

    January 22, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I found this recipe on Pinterest tonight, because my DH and I had a mad craving for brownies and no box mix in the house. And it’s freezing here so no way were we leaving to go get some. I turned to Pinterest, and lo and behold, we had everything to make these in my ‘baking things’ cupboard (and exactly 4 eggs in the fridge, it was meant to be!) so I decided to give it a whirl. I melted the chocolate chips into the butter after misreading the recipe, so the middle was extra fudgey. I used an 8×8 pan because it’s all I had, and ended up baking them for 55 minutes. They are a huge hit, though I’m not sure if it’s a good thing that they are so easy to make!

    Reply
  24. Kimberley Morris says

    January 24, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    HOLY COW. I have one box mix I love, but hate the ingredients…now I can make it at home with my own organic, grass-fed, free-range, what-have-you ingredients. I love you. You are now my new favorite person. (oh, I subbed in brown sugar for half the sugar, which gives them that bit of chewy I like when they are cooled–not that I waited, mind you.)

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 26, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Awesome!!!

      Reply
  25. Katie says

    February 7, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    Can I use regular cocoa?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 8, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Katie, I’m not quite sure what you mean by regular cocoa? This recipe calls for the type of cocoa you would find in the baking aisle.

      Reply
    • RITA says

      March 12, 2018 at 11:33 am

      CAN’T WAIT TO MAKE THIS…HAVING FRIENDS OVER THE WEEKEND AND I DEFINITELY MAKE THIS

      Reply
      • Julie says

        March 13, 2018 at 9:38 am

        Enjoy, Rita!

        Reply
  26. Krissy says

    February 11, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Thank you for making my day! I would always buy box brownies from the store until I stumbled upon your brownie recipe! I feel silly for not realizing how easy they are to make and they taste so much better! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 12, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Yay Krissy, that’s so awesome!

      Reply
  27. Debbie says

    February 13, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    Do you have any idea what the nutritional information is?

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      January 19, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      BwHahahaha just slap it on your thighs. 🤣

      Reply
  28. Kiki says

    February 22, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    Do you buy or make your own coffee extract?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 22, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      I used McCormick’s coffee extract, but I think if you added a bit of strongly brewed coffee it would have the same effect.

      Reply
      • Brynne says

        February 26, 2016 at 7:52 am

        I just add 1/4 tsp of instant coffee to the butter.

        Reply
  29. Devon says

    April 21, 2016 at 5:54 am

    I made these last night and erroneously used a cup of cocoa instead of 2/3. They turned out delicious!! Further, I added a half teaspoon of cardamom which helped the rich flavor even more. I can’t wait to make them again!

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    • Julie says

      April 22, 2016 at 10:18 am

      I’m so glad to hear that Devon!

      Reply
  30. Becky says

    April 22, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    These are amazing!! I just made them. Best recipe I’ve found.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      April 24, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      Oh that makes my day Becky!

      Reply
  31. Sana says

    May 28, 2016 at 1:03 am

    Hi! love the recipe. Just a query should i use granulated sugar or castor sugar? also can i use semi sweet chocolate bar instead of choco chips? 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie says

      May 28, 2016 at 8:03 pm

      Yes, you can use a chopped bar of chocolate and I used granulated sugar. Thank you for your questions.

      Reply
  32. Kim says

    May 31, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    These were great! I even reduced the butter by half and they were still fudge and delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      May 31, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      Wow Kim, good to know! Glad you liked them.

      Reply
  33. judy says

    June 26, 2016 at 7:45 am

    Hi, I want to try making these brownies today, but I don’t have coffee extract, just pure vanilla extract. Can I use that instead, or does it have to be coffee extract? Please let me know. Thank you

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 26, 2016 at 8:18 am

      That’s fine Judy. The coffee extract just brings out the chocolate flavor even more.

      Reply
  34. Amy says

    June 30, 2016 at 11:34 am

    I have used this recipe a dozen times since this past winter. Usually they turn out heavenly. My problem is sometimes they start to burn on the outside before they cook on the inside. I just can’t figure out where my inconsistency is. I always bake in the same 9×9 stone ware dish at 350°. Any idea why this is happening?

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    • Julie says

      June 30, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      I’m not sure why that would be Amy, but maybe if you just cover the edges with pieces of foil, it’ll give the inside more time to bake. Wish I could help you know why though!

      Reply
  35. Jennifer Piche says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:35 am

    Perfection! Just like a bakery! Made in a 11 x 7 pan because I didn’t have 9 x 9. Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      July 14, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      So glad to hear that Jennifer!

      Reply
  36. reynold says

    July 19, 2016 at 6:04 am

    I found this to be too much batter for a 9 by 9 pan… the outside over cooked while the middle is still too gooey… if I use this recipe again I would put it in a 9 by 13…

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  37. Jordanne says

    July 31, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    I am obsessed with brownies and I’ve been looking for the perfect recipe…I am happy to say my search is over! These were the most amazing brownies and they were so easy to make! I did have to bake them longer than the recipe said but they were well worth the wait! Thank you so much for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      August 2, 2016 at 11:07 am

      Awesome!

      Reply
  38. Amber says

    August 15, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    This may be a silly question, but do I mix the eggs, vanilla extract, coffee after adding them to the butter/sugar mixture or AFTER adding the mixed dry ingredients? I mixed the egg/coffee/vanilla mixture then I mixed everything again, once I added the mixed dry ingredients. I hope this makes sense. They turned out great, but there was a bit of egg remaining once we ate them. I don’t know if that had anything to do with it, or perhaps, I didn’t allow the butter/sugar mixture to cool enough before adding the eggs, etc. Either way, they tasted great. I just want to clarify for the next time.

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    • Julie says

      August 16, 2016 at 5:58 am

      Amber, that’s a really good question! I have had the same thing happen. I think you are right – if the butter/sugar mixture is too hot the egg will “scramble” and you’ll have little bits of chewy egg you can taste in some of the brownies. So I think the order is fine, just make sure the butter mixture is cooled. So glad you liked them!

      Reply
      • Moni A. says

        July 31, 2018 at 6:31 pm

        I am in the process of making this now, but I was wondering somewhat the same thing. Am I supposed to add the eggs while the mixture is still warm and on the eye? Or am I supposed to remove the mixture from the eye, allow it to cool, and then add the eggs?

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  39. Ben says

    August 29, 2016 at 6:54 am

    Well, I’m up to 50 minutes baking and still going. Toothpick is still a bit gooey.

    Toothpick came out nearly clean at 52/53 minutes

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    • Julie says

      August 29, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      Hi Ben – You are not the only one who has noted that these take longer than expected to bake. I’m not sure why some people say they turned out great as written and other’s say they need more time. Planning to make these again and adjust baking time as needed. Thank you for your feedback. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
      • Ben says

        August 29, 2016 at 7:30 pm

        Hi Julie

        I am a bit perplexed as to how these can bake in about 30 min.

        Best results (for me) was about 53 min. baking time at 350F.

        Anyway, they turned out great and everyone liked them, even my wife who is very picky. She wanted frosting I said no. Ha ha

        I did make a few small changes.

        I did add 1 cup of walnuts, eliminated the chocolate chips and the coffee, but added 1 tsp of espresso powder.

        I also didn’t use parchment paper (didn’t have any on hand).
        I used foil instead. Worked fine.

        I absolutely will make these again. Very tasty.

        Thanks for sharing the recipe.

        Ben

        Reply
  40. Marisa Batool says

    September 4, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    Hey.. I had no idea that a recipe THIS easy could be THIS good.. Wow! Loved it.. although I didn’t have a 9×9 pan…I had an 8 x13.. but they are just perfect.. didn’t have any coffee extract so added 1/4 cup of strongly brewed coffee and I’m sure we’ll be making these over and over again! Love from Pakistan! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      September 5, 2016 at 8:56 am

      So happy to hear that Marissa, thanks so much for saying hello!

      Reply
  41. Scarlett says

    September 15, 2016 at 7:59 am

    I cant have dairy and was wondering what I could sub the butter for… would olive oil work?

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    • Scarlett says

      September 15, 2016 at 9:38 am

      Thanks for the recipe, it was delicious!

      For all those who cant have dairy:
      Forget using hydrogenated oil or whatever it is, because its bad for you.
      Use 3/4 cups olive oil in place of the 1 cup butter. I still heated the oil until it was before bubbling and it tastes great!
      Also it took close to 40min to bake using a 9×9 pan, but it was a thick ceramic one so i suggest baking for 30min and then adding 5min untill its ready.

      Reply
      • Julie says

        September 15, 2016 at 11:52 am

        Thanks so much for posting those substitutions Scarlett. So glad it worked out for you!

        Reply
    • Monika Makarewicz says

      December 2, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      try coconut oil

      Reply
  42. Trishawn Whitley says

    October 6, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    I made these briwnies for w family function. Everyone loved them. So now this is the only brownie recipe i use. Im making some tomorrow for my son’s birthday party. Thanks for this recipe.

    Reply
  43. Gina says

    October 8, 2016 at 5:17 am

    LOVE this recipe!! Thanks so much for sharing. I used a 7×11 pan and baked for an hour…perfection. My hubby thought they were amazing. I cut the brownies into smaller portions, and I am freezing half of the brownies for another day 😀

    Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 8, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      You are so welcome Gina!

      Reply
  44. Carla says

    October 23, 2016 at 2:28 am

    Hi im willing to do the recepie today but i just want to know on wich rack i have to put the pan!!!! Usualy that makes me confused while baking sweet 😊

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    • Julie says

      October 23, 2016 at 5:56 am

      Hi Carla, generally I would say place the oven rack in the center position unless otherwise noted. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  45. denise m alexander says

    October 23, 2016 at 9:47 am

    I baked these brownies and they turned out so good and fudgy. They are exactly the kind of brownies I had been looking for. However in my oven they took almost an hour to bake on 350 degrees. Maybe that’s because I increased the amount of chocolate chips.
    Thank you!

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  46. Jen Medlock says

    October 26, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Hi there! I’ve loved my great-grandmother’s brownie recipe all my life, but your recipe is actually better. The flavor and texture are perfect, the only thing is, these take much longer to bake than the 28-33 minutes stated. Both times I’ve made these, I have had to bake them for between 50 and 60 minutes to get the toothpick to come out clean an inch from the center.

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    • Julie says

      October 31, 2016 at 8:13 am

      Thanks for that feedback Jen. Glad you liked them!

      Reply
  47. KS says

    December 15, 2016 at 11:55 am

    These truly are the BEST BROWNIES!!! I am usually not a huge brownie lover, but these are so yummy!

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    • Julie says

      December 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  48. Kathy says

    January 10, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    Do you think these would work well for little brownie bites?

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    • Julie says

      January 11, 2017 at 1:59 pm

      I think you could definitely make as directed and then cut them into little cubes. Plastic knives cut brownies very cleanly!

      Reply
  49. Mandi says

    January 29, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    My hubby wanted brownies and we didn’t have any mix so I went searching for an easy recipe found this one it was very easy to make my son helped me and they were very good will be making again

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    • Julie says

      January 29, 2017 at 9:57 pm

      Awesome Mandi! Love when that brownie craving it brought to justice!

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  50. Elora chatterjee says

    March 22, 2017 at 11:45 am

    It is my first brownie and i just loved it.

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    • Julie says

      March 23, 2017 at 5:29 pm

      Happy to hear that Elora!

      Reply
  51. istibist says

    April 7, 2017 at 8:29 am

    i am 13 years old and have tried and tested many brownie batters that was just to cakey and didn’t have a crinkly top until i stumbled over this recipe. Mine’s are in the oven right now but based on how the batter taste these brownies may be a winner. I can’t wait to try them!

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    • Julie says

      April 7, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      Hi! It’s all about that elusive crinkly top, right?!? I hope you love these as much as we do. Thanks for saying hi!

      Reply
  52. Julie G says

    May 27, 2017 at 7:16 am

    I made these last night for our picnic today. Whipped up a small batch of chocolate frosting for them. They are decadent, fudgy, thick and delicious!! Great job Julie!

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    • Julie says

      May 30, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      Thank you Julie!

      Reply
  53. Susan says

    November 28, 2017 at 9:21 am

    These are by far the BEST BROWNIES that I have ever made!!

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    • Julie says

      November 28, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Thank you Susan!

      Reply
  54. Mimi says

    November 30, 2017 at 12:04 am

    Hi 👋🏻 since I’m using baking cocoa, do I still need to add the baking powder?
    Thx

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  55. Ileana says

    January 20, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    My son say they are simple delicious, thank you for the recipe.

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    • Julie says

      January 23, 2018 at 7:23 am

      I’m so glad he likes them, you are very welcome!

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  56. Heather says

    February 6, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    This is my favorite brownie recipe! I’ve deleted all others, this one is perfect. Thanks!

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    • Julie says

      February 6, 2018 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you Heather, so glad you liked them!

      Reply
  57. Devina says

    February 9, 2018 at 12:11 am

    I made these brownies for my husband and WE (my husband, 11 year old son and i) all loved them. I think i ate most of them and that was yesterday!! I did use a 8×8 pan so the sides baked a little thicker than the middle but it still came out great. Next time I’ll have to pay more attention. Just glad it didn’t overflow onto the oven. Lol! Thanks for a great recipe!!

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    • Julie says

      February 9, 2018 at 7:31 am

      You are so welcome. I’m glad they worked out for you, Devina! Thanks for leaving me a note!

      Reply
  58. Elyse says

    February 11, 2018 at 10:30 am

    Delicious and fudgy!

    I went to make these and realized I didn’t have any regular cocoa on hand. So I made these with special dark cocoa and an extra tablespoon of sugar.

    I used a rectangular 2.2 quart glass baking dish instead of a 9 x 9 pan and did have to cook it a little longer for it to bake in the middle.

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    • Julie says

      February 11, 2018 at 10:46 am

      Thanks Elyse, glad to know the dark cocoa worked well too!

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  59. Erica says

    April 14, 2018 at 8:32 am

    Hi Julie, how many grams of butter do you think it’s equal to the 1 Cup your recipe calls for?

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    • Julie says

      April 14, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Thanks for your question Erica. Here’s a link to a helpful equivalent chart I like to use. https://www.kingarthurflour.com/learn/ingredient-weight-chart.html

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  60. Traci Steele says

    June 15, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    I’m excited to try these, thick brownies is what dad wants for Fathers day, and this is my first made from scratch brownies… but question, I’m needing to feed quite a few, if I were wanting to cook them and put them in the 13×9 pan, I’m thinking of just doubling the recipe, but would I need to alter the bake time?

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    • Julie says

      June 16, 2018 at 5:33 am

      I think this recipe would be difficult to bake in a 13 by 9 if doubled. I would recommend just doing two separate batches in 9 by 9 pans. Hope you enjoy!

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  61. Jaina says

    September 9, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Let me just say that I do not like brownies. I have never liked them. I have baked for years and have always tasted them and still never liked them. So I baked these for a shower and as usual I tasted them. They were AMAZING!! Best brownies ever!! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great. I used ghiradelli chocolate chips and I’m sure that made a difference. Thanks so much! Great recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Julie says

      September 9, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      I’m so glad you loved them, Jaina! Thank you for letting me know.

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  62. Julianna says

    December 30, 2018 at 11:16 pm

    Can I double the recipe and cook the brownies in a 9×13 glass pan?

    ★★★★★

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    • Julie says

      December 31, 2018 at 11:49 am

      I have not tested the recipe in that way, and I’m thinking it might not cook through in the center well.

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  63. Sherry says

    January 13, 2019 at 7:48 am

    Superb. I’ve made this recipe twice and it’s now my “go to” brownie recipe. I added walnuts to mine, but these need NOTHING ELSE. I also have never used the coffee extract, only because I haven’t had it. But I will someday😉. I also used a 9×13 and the brownies were great. Cooked about 30 mins.

    ★★★★★

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  64. Sherry Harrelson says

    February 6, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    OMG. These brownies are awesome. I’ve made them 5 times now and it appears this is my Go To recipe for brownies. I’ve added walnuts, I’ve added pine nuts, plain and this last batch….I added a dash of super hot chili powder. Gave them a little kick. My husband isn’t a sweets eater, but he can’t keep his mouth off these. Thanks Lovelylittlekitchen for this dynamite recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • Julie says

      February 7, 2019 at 5:50 pm

      Thank you Sherry!

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  65. Sonya C. says

    February 10, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    Awesome brownie recipe. I made them this evening and half the pan is already gone!! I also used espresso powder (it enhances the chocolate) and really good chocolate chips and chocolate cocoa powder ghirardelli). I love how fudgy and thick the brownies are with the crusty top. This will be my brownie recipe for now on. I make brownies about once a month so that tells you how much my family loves them. This recipe was definitely a hit in my house.

    ★★★★★

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  66. Shannon says

    February 18, 2019 at 11:01 pm

    Made these as directed only I used a 9 inch cast iron skillet and I didn’t have coffee extract so i added 1/4 tsp of instant coffee. They are amazing and super easy to make! Next time I will try using coconut oil in place of maybe half the butter. Thanks for the recipe!!

    ★★★★★

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  67. Kavita says

    March 31, 2019 at 3:49 am

    Hi Julie.
    Thanks for this recipe. But don’t know what went wrong my brownie after baking it’s in a cake form. I followed everything as mentioned in the recipe. Please advice.

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    • Julie says

      March 31, 2019 at 6:14 pm

      Sorry they didn’t turn out like you expected. Not sure why…

      Reply
  68. Suzanne says

    May 24, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    Haven’t even tasted them baked yet but the batter was amazing! I scraped that pan clean!! Yum!!

    ★★★★★

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  69. Suzanne Biely says

    September 6, 2019 at 1:17 pm

    The very best brownie recipe ever…ever. I creamed my soft butter rather than melting it however..added chopped walnuts..only had an 8×8 pan so it took about 55 minutes in my convection oven… first day, good..next day, fantastic ! They became a chocolate lover’s’ambrosia’.
    Thank you for this amazing recipe.❤

    ★★★★★

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    • Julie says

      September 7, 2019 at 9:32 am

      Wonderful, Suzanne. Thank you for sharing your tips here!

      Reply
  70. Jen says

    January 10, 2020 at 11:31 pm

    I made this recipe but used black cocoa powder. It made a big difference. They came out nearly black but baked for 38 minutes 350F. It was the recipe base I’ve been looking for. I enjoy dense brownies and I think the black cocoa made the difference in terms of richness. On top of melting down the sugar with the butter.

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  71. Samantha says

    April 18, 2020 at 12:40 am

    Love this recipe, substituted coffee essence with instant coffee powder and cut the sugar by 1/2 cup.

    But I’ve got a little problem – at 32 mins, the top doesnt have the nice crusty layer, instead it looks very baked. When I cut through it, the middle was undercooked so I popped it back into the oven with foil over the top. Has it got to do with the oven mode or which height I put the batter in to bake in the oven?

    ★★★★★

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    • Bernadette Hughes says

      July 4, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      I just made for the 4th of July. I added red and blue M&M’s and red white and blue sprinkles on top. They came out amazing. I did have to add 2 min 2x,s bc they were not completely baked in the center. I wanted a thick brownie and these were perfect. I’ll definitely be making these again!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Julie says

        July 5, 2020 at 11:58 am

        Great idea to add M&M’s!

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  72. ALEXANDRA says

    May 20, 2020 at 9:23 am

    Loved these! I had to double the recipe to have enough for everyone. I didnt have enough cocoa powder so substituted about half with hot chocolate mix and cut back on the sugar a little. Perfect. Thank you

    ★★★★★

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  73. Neyasha says

    October 13, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    Hey… I would love to try out this recipe. Please could you give an egg substitute?

    Reply
  74. Susie says

    January 2, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    Brown’s look amazing. Do you use salt or unsalted butter?

    Reply

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