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Fudgy Brownies Recipe with Perfect Crackly Tops

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A quick and easy homemade brownie recipe featuring a shiny, crackly top and a dense, fudgy center. Perfect for any occasion and loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, split into 3/4 cup fine sugar and 1/4 cup coarse sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips or chunks
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (30g) chopped nuts, toasted walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop until just melted—not browned. Let it cool slightly (about 2 minutes).
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the two eggs and 3/4 cup fine granulated sugar vigorously for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is pale, thick, and shiny.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and melted butter gently, just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Sift together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined—no flour pockets but do not overwork.
  6. Fold in optional chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup coarse sugar evenly over the top of the batter in the pan.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. The edges should be set and a thin crust will form on top, but the center will still look slightly underbaked (a toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter).
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour to set the fudgy texture and make cutting cleaner.
  10. Lift brownies out using the parchment overhang and slice into squares. Wipe your knife clean between cuts for neat edges.

Notes

Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and thick to create the crackly top. Use a mix of fine and coarse sugar for the signature snap. Do not overmix flour to keep brownies fudgy. Cool brownies completely before cutting for clean slices. Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal. Oven temperatures vary; adjust baking time accordingly.

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