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    Home / Desserts / Brownies

    Chocolate Chip Brownies

    Jun 29, 2023 by Fadela This post may contain affiliate links

    How to make the best chocolate chip brownies recipe with a fudgy texture and super rich in chocolate! This homemade brownies recipe is very easy to make at home and really perfect for any occasion.

    Chocolate chip brownies cut in a wire rack this recipe

    There's no need to introduce the brownie recipe because this one is so universal, but this brownies recipe has a little something extra than the classic recipe, a dose of chocolate chips for an even more fudgy and chocolatey texture.

    The chocolate chip brownies is made like the classic brownies, with baking chocolate that melts perfectly, cocoa powder, and semi-sweet mini chocolate chips and do not have any baking powder to keep the chewy texture.

    The chocolate chips give a more chewy texture than the cakey ones, they bring more consistency, even a bit of crunch because they don't melt easily and that's exactly the type of brownie I like.

    This is a very easy chocolate chip brownies, nothing fancy that will only require you to use a hand mixer to whip the eggs and find that special shiny crust of brownie recipes and the good chocolate taste.

    Chocolate chip brownies cut in a table

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Here are the ingredients and possible substitutions to make my best brownie recipe with chocolate chip at home, scroll down to see the quantities in the recipe card.

    • Cocoa powder: Only unsweetened cocoa powder to brings a strong chocolate flavor.
    • Chocolate: semi-sweet or bittersweet dark chocolate (preferably use baking chocolate that will melt well).
    • Sugar: Use granulated sugar, which you can substitute with brown sugar or a mixture of both.
    • Flour: Use all-purpose flour or plain flour, which you can also substitute with gluten-free flour.
    • Butter: unsalted butter if you prefer to use salted butter than remove the salt from the ingredients.
    • Eggs: large eggs at room temperature, take them out of the fridge in advance or put them under hot water for a few moments to bring them to the right temperature.
    • Chocolate chips: They bring a fudgy texture and a bit of crunch, use mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or make them at home by following my homemade chocolate chip recipe.
    • Salt and vanilla: Pure vanilla extract perfumes and salt brings out all the flavors.

    Option

    • Nuts: Pecans, walnuts, etc., to give the brownie a crunchy texture.
    • Red berries: Use frozen raspberries they are delicious with chocolate.
    • Peanut butter: Add a few spoonfuls on top before baking as in my Peanut butter brownies, you can also replace it with almond butter or Nutella.
    • Yeast: For a more cakey texture than fudgy brownies you can add a combination of baking soda and baking powder with the dry ingredients.

    You will find the quantities and instructions in the recipe card at the end of the page.

    bowl with ingredients

    How to make Chocolate Chip Brownies from scratch

    1 - Melt chocolate and butter

    1. Place in a bowl the baking chopped chocolate with the butter cut into pieces.
    2. Melt in a double boiler over a saucepan containing simmering water.
    3. Heat and stir from time to time until you have a liquid mixture.
    4. And set aside.

    Tip: You can also use the microwave to melt them, place the ingredients in a microwave bowl and heat in 1 min increments and mix each time to have a well-melted preparation.

    Bowl with butter and chopped chocolate
    Bowl with chocolate mixture

    2 - Whip the eggs

    1. Place eggs with granulated sugar and vanilla in another large mixing bowl.
    2. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 - 3 minutes until the mixture doubles in volume.
    3. Add melted chocolate mixture and mix again with an electric mixer to incorporate.

    Tip: use an electric mixer or your stand mixer with the whisk attachment to whisk the eggs, they should double in volume and this is what will give the brownies that shiny crust.

    Bowl with beaten eggs mixture
    Bol with beaten egg and chocolate

    3 - Add dry ingredients

    1. In a bowl mix and sift together the dry ingredients, flour, unsweetened cocoa powder and salt.
    2. Add the flour mixture and gently whisk in until smooth.
    3. Then add the chocolate chips and mix again to incorporate them into the batter.

    Tip: Do not overmix after adding the flour to keep the texture fudgy.

    Chocolate chip brownies  in a square pan before baking

    4 - Baking

    1. Preheat oven to 350° F / 180°C and line an 8-inch / 20 cm brownies square pan with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray.
    2. Pour the brownies batter into the prepared pan and spread the top with a spatula or the back of a tablespoon.
    3. Bake in the oven at half height for 20 to 25 minutes at most, the chocolate brownies are ready when they have a shiny crust on top and are no longer soft in the center.
    4. Remove the chocolate chip brownie from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking pan before gently unmolding it and letting it on a wire rack.

    Tips: Chocolate chip brownies are ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs but no liquid dough.

    Chocolate chip brownies in a pan after baking

    5 Tips to make this recipe work

    1. Measure your ingredients with an electronic scale, as quantities are important in pastry making.
    2. Always use room temperature ingredients to ensure proper mixing of ingredients.
    3. Use an electric mixer to beat the eggs, which should double in volume.
    4. Gently fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula to avoid over-mixing.
    5. Be careful when baking, an overcooked brownie will be too dry and will lose its fudgy texture.
    stack of sliced chocolate brownies

    Frequently Asked Questions


    How to store and freeze brownies?

    Store at room temperature for up to a week, covered with a tea towel or placed in a cake tin with a lid to keep them soft.
    Or place it in freezer storage bags for up to 3 months and let it defrost at room temperature.

    Do chocolate chips melt in brownies?

    No, some brands of chocolate chips are oven-proof and do not melt in the preparation.

    How do you keep brownies from burning on the sides?

    Simply by always line your pan with parchment paper rather than using a non-stick spray.

    How do you cut brownies cleanly?

    Place the brownies in the fridge for a bit to firm up and make them easier to cut with a large sharp knife in equal parts.

    Sliced chocolate brownies

    Storage instructions

    Room temperature: Brownies can only be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or under plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.

    However, you can heat them up for a few moments in the microwave if necessary to give them their tender texture.

    In the freezer: Leftover brownies can also be kept for up to 3 months in the freezer. Place them in storage bags when they are completely cooled.

    Thawing: Let it gently come back to room temperature or use the thawing function of your microwave.

    wire rack with sliced chocolate brownies

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    Chocolate chip brownies recipe

    Chocolate chip brownies


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    • Author: Fadela
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 12 servings
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    Description

    Easy recipe of chocolate chip brownies super fudgy and chocolatey (for 8 inch / 20 cm square pan about 9-12 servings)


    Ingredients

    • 120 g ( 1 stick + 1tbsp) Butter - unsalted
    • 120 g ( 4,25 oz) Baking chocolate - semi-sweet
    • 2 Eggs - large at room temperature
    • ½ tsp Vanilla extract
    • 100 g (½ cup) Sugar - granulated
    • 90 g (⅔ cup) Flour - all-purpose 
    • 30 g(⅓ cup) Cocoa powder - unsweetened
    • ½ tsp Salt - sea salt
    • 100 g (½ cup- Chocolate chips - semi-sweet

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C and line a 8 inch / 20 cm square pan with parchment paper.
    2. Place the butter and chopped chocolate cut into pieces in a bowl and melt in a double boiler or in microwave.
    3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla together with an electric mixer about 2-3 minutes).
    4. Then add the melted chocolate mixture and mix again with the whisk.
    5. Then add the dry ingredients, flour, cocoa powder and salt gently with a spatula and finish by adding the chocolate chips.
    6. Mix to obtain a homogeneous preparation.
    7. Pour the mixture into your baking pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
      After 20 minutes, check by inserting a toothpick in the center and it should come out with a few traces. It will still soft when you take it out of the oven and will firm up as it cools.

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    Notes

    • Line the pan with parchment paper to prevent the brownies from sticking and for perfect unmolding.
    • Use room temperature ingredients.
    • Do not over mix the mixture after adding the dry ingredients.
    • Be careful not to overcook your brownies or they will be too dry in the mouth (dip the tip of a knife or toothpick into the center and it should come out clean with a few cake crumbs).
    • Let your brownies cool completely before unmolding and cutting them.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: brownies, cakes
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 140
    • Sugar: 13
    • Sodium: 120
    • Fat: 5
    • Saturated Fat: 3
    • Carbohydrates: 21
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 3
    • Cholesterol: 29

    Keywords: brownies, chocolate brownies, chocolate chip brownies, fudgy brownies

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