Easy Fudgy Brownies Recipe

Rich and fudgy brownies recipe made from scratch with fudgy middles and the best crinkly tops! These are much better than the box — just read the reviews!
Say hello to our favorite brownies recipe from scratch. You only need a saucepan and spoon to make these brownies. Mixing the sugar and cocoa powder into the hot melted butter helps get that shiny, crinkly top we all love. If you reach for darker chocolate over milk chocolate, these bittersweet brownies are for you. Use natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder. See the tips below the recipe for guidance on choosing the best cocoa powder for your brownies. Try this brownie recipe for less bittersweet brownies with chewy edges. Recipe update: Originally, we melted the butter, sugar, and cocoa powder using a double boiler. After years of making the recipe, we’ve updated the recipe so that it all happens in one saucepan. This is easier, uses fewer dishes, and delivers the same results. If you’ve made this recipe using the double-boiler method and loved it, feel free to stick with it. Tips for the older method are below the recipe.