20-Minute Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Dense, chewy brownies baked in a single skillet in under 20 minutes. No mixer needed—just melt, stir, and bake for the ultimate weeknight fudge fix.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 9
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 6 oz dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter and chocolate together in a 9-inch skillet over low heat, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- 2
Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- 3
Sift flour and cocoa powder together, then fold gently into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- 4
Spread batter evenly in the skillet. Bake for 12–14 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with fudgy crumbs.
- 5
Cool in the skillet for 5 minutes. Cut into 9 squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch cast iron skillet
- oven
- whisk
- rubber spatula
- toothpick
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