Brownies have been the easy and quick dessert of choice in my house since my children were young. We always make them from scratch, they seem to taste better that way. Even my grandson made a batch at Christmas this past year. Brownies are so versatile, I can dress them up for a special Occasion or keep them in a covered container for a tasty after school snack.

So Easy

Mix this recipe up and bake in the oven while fixing dinner. Serve with whipped cream and some rasberries or add sprinkling of powdered sugar sifted over the top while still warm for a decorative decorative touch.

Brownies are a very welcome addition to potlucks and/or outdoor picnics and gatherings. I have baked them in Christmas tree shaped pans, Heart shaped pans as well as cutting them and decorating them for Halloween. For the adult party, sprinkle a little Bourbon on the brownies, add a dollop of whipped cream with some chocolate shavings on top. The ways to serve this wonderful treat seems to be endless.

The Recipe

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Best Fudgy Brownies

This recipe is quick and easy to make. Delicious fudgy rich Brownies with many options for serving.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Chocolate, Brownies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

3/4 Cup Cocoa
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
2/3 Cup Butter Melted divided
1 tsp Instant Coffee optional
1/2 Cup Boiling Water
2 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla
11/3 Cup All Purpose Flour
1/4 tsp Salt
1 10oz. pkg. Dark Chocolate Chips
1/2 Cup Chopped Nuts optional

Instructions

Preheat Oven to 350. Grease 9×13 baking dish.
In a medium bowl stir together cocoa, soda, coffee (optional).
Stir in 1/3 C. of melted butter.
Add boiling water and stir until thick and smooth.
Add sugar, eggs, remaining butter and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
Add flour and salt, blend completely.
Stir in chocolate chips. Stir in nuts (optional).
Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake 35-40 minutes until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan.
Cool in pan on wire rack.

Try These Options

There are a couple of options to this recipe that I have tried and like. One is add a heaping teaspoon of instant coffee just before adding the boiling water. I love Mocha and this gives just a hint of that coffee flavor. You can adapt to your taste. If you like nuts in your brownies stir in a half cup of chopped nuts when you stir in the chocolate chips.

I hope you enjoy these Brownies as much as we have. With a little imagination they can be a welcome addition to any table.

The Pottery cup and little plate in these pictures are from Osage Clayworks. A great pottery shop located in North Central Arkansas.