Description
Indulge in these rich and fudgy Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies, made with melted dark chocolate morsels, butter, and a hint of vanilla for an irresistibly moist and decadent treat. Perfect for sharing or satisfying your chocolate cravings, these brownies feature a deliciously gooey center with optional nuts for added texture.
Ingredients
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 ⅔ cups (10-oz. pkg.) Nestle dark chocolate morsels, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup butter, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons water
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325ºF (163ºC). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside ⅓ cup of the chocolate morsels for later.
- Melt Chocolate: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1 ⅓ cups of the chocolate morsels, sugar, butter, and water. Stir constantly until both the chocolate and butter have completely melted into a smooth mixture.
- Stir in Eggs: Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the chocolate mixture into a medium bowl. Allow it to cool slightly to prevent the eggs from cooking when added. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the flour and salt to the mixture, stirring well with a wooden spoon until just combined. Fold in the reserved ⅓ cup chocolate morsels and the chopped nuts if using, adding texture and bursts of chocolate throughout.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter, ensuring a fudgy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into 16 squares and serve. Enjoy your decadent, homemade dark chocolate fudge brownies!
Notes
- Do not overbake; brownies should be slightly sticky in the center for the perfect fudge consistency.
- Using parchment paper in the pan makes removing brownies easier and cleaner.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts or pecans.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to keep them fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
