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Best-Ever 5-Ingredient Brownies

Ultra-fudgy brownies made with just five simple ingredients. Rich, chocolatey, and incredibly easy to make.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 22 minutesTotal Time: 32 minutesServings: 9 browniesCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanCalories: ~260 kcal per brownie

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 225 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  3. Melt Chocolate & Butter
  4. Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  5. Add Sugar
  6. Stir sugar into the chocolate mixture until glossy and well combined.
  7. Add Eggs
  8. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  9. Fold in Flour
  10. Gently fold in flour just until combined. Do not overmix.
  11. Bake
  12. Pour batter into pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
  13. Cool & Slice
  14. Let brownies cool completely before slicing for best texture.