Description

This fudgy brownie recipe delivers a rich, decadent chocolate dessert with a perfectly moist and dense texture. Enhanced with coffee granules for depth of flavor and a melty top layer of chocolate chips, these brownies are ideal for chocolate lovers seeking a classic yet indulgent treat. Easy to make with simple ingredients and baked to perfection in a 9×9 pan, these brownies are perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Mixture

1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened or cut into pieces if cold
16 oz semisweet chocolate chips (2 1/2 cups), divided

Wet Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 Tbsp instant coffee granules (6.2 grams)
3 Tbsp light olive oil or vegetable oil
1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Butter a 9×9 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper to ensure the brownies don’t stick and are easy to lift out after baking.
Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a medium saucepan set over low heat, combine 2 cups of the semisweet chocolate chips with the softened butter. Whisk continuously until fully melted and incorporated. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for about 15 minutes.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, instant coffee granules, olive or vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
Combine Chocolate with Wet Ingredients: Pour the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture and stir until well blended.
Prepare Dry Ingredients and Fold In: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold this dry mixture into the wet batter using a spatula, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
Assemble and Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, adjusting time depending on how fudgy or cakey you prefer the brownies.
Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool almost to room temperature in the pan to set properly. Then lift them out using the parchment paper and cut into bars. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to ensure a fudgy texture.
Using instant coffee granules enhances the chocolate flavor without making the brownies taste like coffee.
If you prefer a cakier brownie, bake closer to 40 minutes, for fudgier brownies, stick to about 35 minutes.
Letting the brownies cool before cutting will give cleaner slices.
You can substitute the oil with melted butter for a richer flavor if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: fudgy brownies, chocolate brownies, easy brownie recipe, homemade brownies, chocolate dessert