These Double Chocolate Brownies just might be the best brownies you've ever had. They're completely homemade (no boxed brownie mix here!), incredibly fudgy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor in every bite. If you're a chocolate lover, this easy brownie recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your next chocolate craving.
I have nothing against boxed brownies, but there's something about homemade brownies with fudgy centers and melty chocolate chips that keeps everyone coming back for another piece. We've made these more times than I can count, and by the end of the day, the pan usually has nothing left but a few moist crumbs that someone is still sneaking.
If you love brownies as much as we do, be sure to try my Brownie Brittle Recipe and Brownie Batter Ice Cream Recipe next.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Rich, fudgy texture
- Double the chocolate flavor
- Easy to make from scratch
- No boxed mix required
- Perfect for holidays, parties, or an everyday treat
Before You Get Started
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Melt the chocolate gently so it doesn't scorch.
- Don't overmix once you add the flour.
- For fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them. The residual heat finishes cooking them as they cool.
Ingredients
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips - For chocolate goodness.
- Butter - Use salted for this recipe, and make sure that it's melted.
- Granulated sugar - For sweetness.
- Brown sugar - For even more sweetness.
- Egg + egg yolk - A binding agent to help the dry ingredients form the brownie batter.
- Vanilla extract - For flavor.
- Flour - The main dry ingredient to make the batter.
- Cocoa powder - For chocolate flavor.
- Baking soda - Helps give the chewy brownies their texture.
- Salt - Adds flavor.
- Dark chocolate chips - For even more chocolate goodness.
- Coarse salt - This can be optional
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Double Chocolate Brownies
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add parchment paper to an 8x8 square pan for the best results.
Step One: Melt ½ of the chocolate chips in a large bowl. Then, mix in the butter and both sugars.
Step Two: Add the egg and extra egg yolk, plus the vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture.
Step Three: Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until they are incorporated.
Step Four: Stir in the rest of the chocolate chips.
Step Five: Spread the brownie batter into the pan. It is very thick, like cookie dough.
Step Six: Make sure that it's spread evenly before baking.
Step Seven: Bake until just set. Remove from the oven.
Step Eight: Let cool, then slice and serve.
Top Tip
The key to making sure that you don't overbake these fudgy chocolate brownies is to bake them until the middle is just set. That way, the residual heat will continue to cook the brownies even after they're removed, giving that center a gooey and delicious texture.
Variations
- Different Chocolate - Try milk chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, white chocolate chips, or chocolate chunks.
- Espresso - Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
- Nuts - Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Peppermint - Add a teaspoon of mint extract to the batter.
- Peanut Butter - Swap in peanut butter chips and swirl in ¼ cup of peanut butter before baking.
- Salted Brownies - Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before serving.
Love coffee and chocolate together? Try my Espresso Brownies Recipe next.
Equipment
To make this double chocolate brownie recipe, you'll need to have a large mixing bowl, a rubber spatula, an 8X8 baking pan, and an airtight container for any leftovers.
Storage
Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
These brownies also freeze beautifully. Wrap individual brownies or the entire pan tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
Common Questions
Insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter. A completely clean toothpick usually means the brownies are overbaked.
Absolutely! Try flaky sea salt, powdered sugar, chocolate frosting or chocolate ganache, whipped cream, caramel sauce, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Yes. The brownies will be a little sweeter, but they'll still be delicious.
The most common cause is overbaking. Remove them from the oven as soon as the center is set, and let them finish cooking as they cool.
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📖 Recipe
Double Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips divided
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- coarse salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- Melt ½ cup of the semisweet chocolate chips.
- Mix in the butter and sugars.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Stir in cocoa, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in the remaining semisweet and dark chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 14-18 minutes, until barely set.
- Optional: Sprinkle with coarse salt.
Notes
Nutrition
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