25-Min Fudgy Brownies
Melted chocolate, butter, and eggs transform into dense, gooey brownies in a single skillet — no mixer, no fuss. Baked until the edges firm but the center stays fudgy.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 9
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped (60% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
- 2
Melt butter and chocolate together in a small skillet over low heat, stirring until glossy and completely smooth.
- 3
Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar, then eggs one at a time, beating until thick and pale.
- 4
Fold in flour and cocoa powder until just combined—do not overmix.
- 5
Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges look set but center jiggles slightly.
- 6
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using parchment and cut into 9 squares.
Tools you’ll need
- 8-inch square baking pan
- parchment paper
- small skillet
- whisk
- rubber spatula
- kitchen knife
- oven
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