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Does it sound like I’m throwing down the gauntlet? Maybe I am. I am claiming to have knowledge of the world’s fudgiest brownies. I dare ANYONE to find fudgier (please do and send me the recipe! Unless it’s a family secret, some things are made to be shared!).

My husband doesn’t like things that are too doughy. You will discover most of his food dislikes begin with the word too. He loves these brownies because they come out of the oven gooey and they stay that way. How, you ask? They only have 1/2 a cup of flour. (Record Scratch)

I KNOW. I couldn’t believe it worked either! And they were GOOD! They are one-bowl. The biggest bonus is they only take 30 minutes to bake. Which makes them perfect for late-night chocolate needs. The recipe doubles beautifully, and you don’t need a mixer or a whisk. I usually just use my silicon spatula (you recognize who I got there?)

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Fudgy Brownies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 lg eggs
  • 1/2 cup ap flour
  • 2 tsp expresso powder
  • chocolate chips and nuts optional and to taste

Instructions

  • Position rack in lower third of oven. Preheat to 325F.
  • Spray 8×8 pan with all-purpose spray
  • Combine butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 45 second intervals, stirring between each interval until the butter is melted.
  • Stir in vanilla and espresso powder.
  • Add the eggs on at a time, stirring after each.
  • Add the flour and mix to combine. Add nuts and chocolate if using.
  • Spread evenly in pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes (a toothpick won't come out clean if you try). Cool and serve.