The Best Brownie recipe ever! These easy Homemade Brownies are made from scratch, featuring the perfect blend of chewy and fudgy brownies with a shiny, crackly top.
Prep. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper to easily lift the brownies from the pan for final cooling and cutting. Set aside.
Melt the butter, chocolate, and sugars. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the cocoa powder and sugars and stir to combine and smooth.
Make the brownie batter. Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring after each addition to fully combine into the melted chocolate mixture before adding the next. Continue to stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in the salt, espresso powder, flour, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and pour into the prepared baking dish.
Bake. Bake until the brownies are set, the top is shiny and crackly, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool the brownies in the pan for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Lift the brownies out of the pan by the edges of the parchment paper and cool on the wire rack.
Cut and serve. Cut the brownies into 2-inch squares or your preferred size pieces and serve.
Notes
Recipe Variations
Super Fudgy Brownies - To make super fudgy brownies, substitute 4 ounces each of high-quality bittersweet and semisweet chocolate bars for the cocoa powder used in this recipe. Chop or break apart the chocolate bars and add to the melted butter. You may need to microwave for about 10 to 15 more seconds to melt the chocolate. I use Ghiradelli or Baker's chocolate bars and can generally find them in my local grocery stores.
Frosted Brownies - Prepare my fudge icing recipe and pour over the warm brownies. As the brownies and icing cool, the icing will harden.
The Best Gluten-Free Brownies Recipe - Substitute an equal amount of 1:1 gluten-free flour for baking.
The Best Dairy-Free Brownies Recipe - Substitute your favorite dairy-free butter substitute for the butter in this recipe. You can use canola oil, olive oil, or even melted coconut oil. Delish!
Storage TipsTo store. Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To freeze. Freeze the cooled brownies in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.