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.
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?
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!
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
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 large brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
Let me convince you that homemade brownies are better than boxed!
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing between additions. Then add vanilla extract, and coffee extract (optional).
- 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.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 32-38 minutes. The top should look shiny and a little bit crackled.
- 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
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
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.?
Julie says
It’s always a good time for brownies!
Anna says
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
Katie says
I didn’t have coffee extract on hand so I used pure mint extract! They’re baking now! Thx for the recipe!
Mia says
These brownies are delicious…..im making them for a second time in a day. 😊
Julie says
Sounds like a really great day, Mia!
joe lavigne says
Well there is coffee extract in there.😊
Kathleen Colarusso says
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
Julie says
Thanks so much Kathleen. I need to try the espresso powder.
lena barhoumeh says
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
Julie says
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.
joanne says
My husband loves fudgy brownies and these are now his favorite. They are so thick, rich and just decadent.
Rose A LaRose says
I loved this recipe. It turned out as fantastic as the recipe led me to believe it would. No more box mixes for me!!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Extra fudgy and thick brownies are definitely for me. They look so good:)
Julie says
Thank you!
Natasha coore says
I am trying your recipe and there still in the oven and I am overly excited to try them!
Julie says
Hope you enjoy Natasha!
Jenna says
These look delicious! Brownies are my favorite!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
These brownies look like perfection.
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
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! 🙂
Julie says
Thank you Anna! Hope you enjoy!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
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!
Julie says
That’s how I justify it too.
Homemade = Healthy
Thanks Allison!
Tamara says
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!
Julie says
That’s great Tamara! Thanks for letting me know.
TheresaTurner says
Hi I made your brownies yesterday, fabulous ! I got up in the middle of the night and my husband was enjoying one !
I’m making some for my husband to take into work and I’ll need to make a lot. Thank you for showing how to double or triple the recipe. But if I triple it , what size pan would be best ? Thank you , Theresa
Julie says
Sometimes brownies call my name in the middle of the night, too! Haha, I’m so glad you are enjoying them. I’m not sure about the pan size for changing the recipe… the double and triple button are automated, so I would need to actually test the recipe to know what size pan and baking time to suggest. Sorry not helpful!
Waneka says
Do you have to use chocolate chips?
Julie says
No, you do not have to use the chocolate chips. Thanks for your question!
Lizzy says
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!!
Julie says
I totally agree Lizzy, so glad they worked out well for you!
Kelly says
Just put them in the oven. They already smell sooo good! Can wait to try them!!!
Julie says
Enjoy Kelly!
LaDonna says
Can I just add walnuts too
Julie says
Sure!
Heather Lynn says
Can I replace the 1\2 cup of chocolate chips with Andys candies thin mints chopped?
Julie says
Sure thing, sounds good!
Irene says
I made this recipe, but dubled it and it won’t cook! They have been in the oven for almost an hour!
Julie says
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.
Jayla says
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!:/
Mary R. says
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!
Monika Makarewicz says
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…
Ashlee says
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?
Julie says
Hi Ashlee! Just keep them in until a toothpick an inch away from the center comes out mostly clean. Should be fine!
Jackie says
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 🙂
Julie says
Jackie, I’m so glad you like them and thank your for your kind words! Hope your holidays are cozy, warm, and wonderful!
Fia Rodrigues says
Do we beat the batter or just mix everything ?
rolf says
I tryed your recipe and it was wonderful, my new go to recipe thanks
Julie says
So glad Rolf, thank you!
Teresa says
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…
Julie says
Teresa, that’s great! Glad you loved them too.
Mindy says
Will they turn out in a 9X13 pan?
Julie says
Yes, they will just be thinner and may not take as long to bake.
Tina Dufort says
I am making in a 9 × 13 pan. I still want them thick 8and as your recipe descrbes. Should I double all ingredients? Four eggs is my main question I guess I do not want them cakey. I need to make 20 for a bake sale.
Lorri says
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!!
Julie says
Lorri, that’s great! You are very welcome!