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The BEST Fudgy Brownies

Published: Jan 3, 2023 · Modified: Jun 23, 2023 by Zoha · This post may contain affiliate links · 111 Comments

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I know - everyone says their brownie recipe is the best recipe, but I am going to ask you to trust me on this: these truly are the BEST Fudgy Brownies ever. This recipe is foolproof, and makes an insanely delicious batch of perfect brownies. I promise.

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  • MY HUNT FOR THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES RECIPE
  • WHAT MAKES THESE THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES?
  • HOW TO MAKE THESE BROWNIES?
  • THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES RECIPE

MY HUNT FOR THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES RECIPE

As a childhood brownie lover, I set off on a mission two years ago to find the *perfect*, ultimate fudgy brownie recipe. Unfortunately, I found myself overwhelmed - there were countless recipes out there, each claiming to be the best, and many with a large number of both good and bad reviews. I started shortlisting the recipes and making my way through them one by one (I became obsessive, and only my husband knows how many batches of brownies I unfortunately had to chuck in the trash). Many were too sugary. Some had no shine. Many were cakey and dry. Some were too oily. Nothing was perfect.

One fine day, with my own recipe, my hardwork paid off. Out of the oven came the most *perfect* batch of brownies I had ever set my eyes on. And when I tasted them, my jaw dropped to the ground and knocked my socks off (is that not an expression!?).

So I made another batch and sent it to some friends who attested to the superiority of the brownies. I was over the moon and finally culminated my search.

Since I shared this recipe on TikTok and Instagram last year, MILLIONS of people have watched and loved them, and hundreds of brownie fiends around the world have tried it and sent me their recreations and praises - ALL of them have found the recipe to be what it claims: the best brownies ever.

WHAT MAKES THESE THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES?

Sure, everyone has their preferences when it comes to brownies. But in my (and in my testers') opinion, there are some characteristics that the perfect fudgy brownies need to have:

  • The quintessential shiny, crinkly crust
  • A rich, fudgy, ooey gooey texture that practically melts in your mouth
  • A deep, chocolatey flavor that isn't overpowered with sugar

Needless to say, you will find these three hallmark characteristics in my brownies. And to top it all off, they are very easy to make with a no-fuss method and simple ingredients you may already have handy, and come together in under an hour!

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HOW TO MAKE THESE BROWNIES?

Here are my top 5 tips for achieving this perfect batch of fudgy brownies:

1. Use high quality ingredients

The two most important ingredients in these brownies are the chocolate and the cocoa powder. Your brownies will taste only as good as these ingredients.

For chocolate, I recommend going with a quality brand such as Lindt, Valrhona or Ghirardelli. I find that using chocolate bars / feves is better than using chips, and the ones I love using the most are the Valrhona Caraibe feves. Go for 60-70% for the dark chocolate, and 35-50% for the semi-sweet (you can also use all dark chocolate).

For the cocoa powder, I recommend using Dutch Processed cocoa powder. It has a much smoother taste and imparts a richer color to the brownies. My favorite is the Valrhona Dutch Processed cocoa powder. If you don't have it, use any unsweetened cocoa powder.

2. Measure ingredients precisely

A scale is your best friend! I have given the quantities in grams / ounces to allow extra precision. If you don't have a scale, you can measure flour and cocoa powder using US cups, but please be careful not to stuff too much flour into the cup as that can lead to cakey brownies.

3. Don't mess with the butter, chocolate, and sugar ratio

I have tested the ratios of this recipe meticulously, so don't try to reduce the butter or sugar and expect the same results.

These brownies are on the darker, richer side. If you want them even darker, use all dark chocolate (skip the semi-sweet). If you want them slightly sweeter, use more semi-sweet chocolate instead of dark.

Also, don't skip the coffee! You won't taste it, but it really enhances the chocolate flavor.

4. Mix the eggs and sugar properly for the shiny top

This step takes 3-5 minutes and is important in getting the shiny, crinkly brownie top. Your sugar should be fully mixed in, and the mixture should be very light in color and very frothy, ribbony in texture.

5. Don't overbake your brownies!

This is the biggest issue with many brownie recipes out there! It shocks me to see a recipe asking you to bake brownies at 350F for 25-30 minutes. When it comes to brownies, the difference between fudgy and dry can come down to minutes. This is why I suggest using a lower temperature, and leaning towards under-baking vs over-baking. Use a toothpick to test for doneness around the ~22 minute mark: it should come out with moist crumbs attached to it.

Bonus tip: use a metal pan to bake your brownies instead of ceramic or glass! It will give you crispy edges and a gooey interior.

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THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES RECIPE


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  • Author: Zoha
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16
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These are truly the best brownies I have ever eaten. They're rich, fudgy, chocolatey, and incredibly decadent. Talk about hitting all the right spots! 


Ingredients

  • 1 oz semi sweet chocolate (28g)
  • 3 oz high quality dark chocolate, between 60-70% cocoa (85g) - I like to use Lindt or Valrhona
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter (140g)
  • ¾ cup sugar (about 165g)
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature 
  • 1 tsp instant coffee mixed with 1 tablespoon hot water
  • ½ cup all purpose flour (about 65g)
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder (about 35g) - it is best to use dutch processed, I like to use Valrhona
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 oz chocolate chips or chopped chocolate of choice (55g, I mix milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 335F (conventional) and line a 9” baking pan with parchment paper and a light coating of butter / oil
  • Melt the butter, 1 oz semi sweet and 3 oz dark chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, using 20 second increments in the microwave and stirring in between. Avoid over-heating the mixture 
  • In the meanwhile, whisk the eggs and sugar on a standing mixer at medium-high speed using the whisk attachment for 3-5 minutes. You should achieve a very thick and ribbony mixture which is light in color. This step is important in developing the shiny crust of the brownies 
  • Pour the chocolate & butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, and gently whisk at low speed until combined 
  • Mix the instant coffee with hot water, and pour in. Gently fold into the batter
  • Sift in the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet using a rubber spatula. Be careful not to knock out the air in the batter
  • Lastly, fold in the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips of your choice
  • Pour the batter into the lined pan and spread evenly. Add more chocolate chunks on the top if you’d like 
  • Bake immediately for 20-25 min. I typically take out my brownies around 22 minutes
  • Let cool to room temperature, cut with a sharp knife, and serve! 

Notes

  • Quality ingredients are key to getting the best brownies! I use Lindt or Valrhona dark chocolate (you can use other good quality brands) and Valrhona Dutch processed cocoa powder. Dutch processed cocoa power makes a big difference in the richness of flavor 
  • These brownies are on the darker side and not too sweet, so please don't reduce sugar further. If you like darker brownies, you can use all 4 oz of dark chocolate instead of 1 oz semi sweet and 3 oz dark
  • Don’t skip the coffee! It really amplifies the chocolate flavor. You will not taste it
  • Take care not to overbake your brownies. Time can vary based on ovens, so you want to bring them out when they’re not liquid but they still have a jiggle. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs attached (not wet batter)
  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Brownies

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  1. Maryam says

    March 09, 2023 at 4:14 pm

    Love these brownies, Zoha you are Baking Queen!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 12, 2023 at 7:49 pm

      Haha, thank you thank you!!!!

      Reply
  2. Ainne says

    March 18, 2023 at 7:14 am

    I have tried your brownies recipe and let me tell you, its hands down best brownie recipe ever. I no longer fail at making them and they are gone before even i could get second piece of it... everyone at home loves them ☺️

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 18, 2023 at 5:13 pm

      :') Makes me so happy to hear this. Thank you for trusting my recipe!

      Reply
      • Zainab says

        March 29, 2025 at 3:03 am

        hello Zoha, I have a question.
        I don't want my brownies to be Soo sweet. I do t want to add to much sugar. what should I do?

        Reply
    • Melissa says

      March 17, 2025 at 12:45 am

      how long can we store them after baking on room temp and in fridge

      Reply
      • Zaiba says

        March 26, 2025 at 12:56 am

        Hey zoha no doubt amazing recipe I don't know what went wrong the butter was too much and the brownie turned extremely fudgy and count even slice it .. pls do help

        Reply
  3. Hasna koppan says

    March 18, 2023 at 7:21 am

    I swear they are the bestttt. It was so easy to make and really delicious. Im telling you if you try this recipe you wont search for any other recipe .you are amazing zoha?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 18, 2023 at 5:13 pm

      Aww, thank you Hasna! These brownies are definitely a staple in anyone's repertoire.

      Reply
      • Priyanka Paul says

        April 03, 2025 at 6:15 am

        Best brownies ever!!

        Reply
  4. Sana Fatima says

    March 19, 2023 at 9:57 pm

    Definitely the best fudgy brownies, and probably the only one without heaps of sugar. It gives a perfect chocolaty taste. Love it!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 19, 2023 at 11:51 pm

      Ah yes - had to make sure my recipe didn't have 1.5 cups of sugar :p Thank you for trying it!

      Reply
  5. Kav says

    March 20, 2023 at 1:01 am

    Recipe was super easy. Worked like a charm and the taste was incredible!!!! I used mixed pieces of chocolate for the top and it was delicious! Thanks Zoha!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 20, 2023 at 2:13 pm

      Lovely! So glad you enjoyed this, Kav! <3

      Reply
  6. Alina says

    March 20, 2023 at 4:52 am

    Can we replace milk chocolate with the dark chocolate if we don't like dark chocolate?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 20, 2023 at 2:12 pm

      I don't recommend doing that! Milk chocolate is already sweet and will make the brownies sweet instead of rich and chocolatey. What you can do is replace all the chopped chocolate added in the end with milk chocolate.

      Reply
  7. Urooj says

    March 20, 2023 at 9:43 am

    Best brownie recipe i have come across and definitely the only one that I need now. ??

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 20, 2023 at 2:11 pm

      I am SO happy to read that - thank you so much Urooj! <3

      Reply
  8. Abeeha says

    March 21, 2023 at 5:00 am

    This was really a great recipe! Not only did it turn out delicious but was a super easy recipe to follow! No extra dramas! Loved it. Thankyou so much!

    Reply
  9. Maithili says

    April 08, 2023 at 12:21 am

    Can we make it eggless?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      April 10, 2023 at 4:59 pm

      Hi Maithili! Unfortunately you cannot make this recipe eggless as it relies on whipping air into the egg mixture. I hope to share an eggless version in the future.

      Reply
  10. Haseeb says

    May 20, 2023 at 11:16 pm

    This is probably my 10th time I'm making these brownies. Everyone at my office loves them. Little do they know that its zoha's recipes all the way to Lahore!!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      May 25, 2023 at 7:14 am

      Awwww!!!!! Made my day, truly!!! Thank you for loving my recipe, Haseeb 🙂

      Reply
  11. Hera says

    May 31, 2023 at 5:39 am

    Can we replace butter with vegetable oil :p.want to make it now but dont have butter and need to shop it;p

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      June 07, 2023 at 12:17 pm

      Hi Hera! Unfortunately no 🙁 Oil brownies are very different from butter brownies

      Reply
  12. Aaliya says

    August 02, 2023 at 12:58 am

    I have taken these brownies to every party I get invited to and it’s the only dessert that’s ALWAYS the first to go!

    Now when I get invited to my friends houses im almost expected to take these brownies all the time ??
    But I don’t mind because they’re so easy to make and god damn delicious!!!

    Props to the chef! Much love ☺️❤️

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      August 02, 2023 at 1:47 am

      Awww thank you so much, Aaliya!!! I really appreciate it <3

      Reply
  13. Aminath says

    August 22, 2023 at 11:35 pm

    Ever since, I tried her recipe I had never opt for any other. I swear it’s the best brownies I had. Easy steps to follow and the final product is gooey and delicious.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      September 08, 2023 at 9:11 pm

      Awww ❤️ Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  14. Sumbul Fatima says

    October 15, 2023 at 2:44 pm

    Hi Zoha,

    Thank you for such a delicious and easy brownie recipe. I made it for my friends and they loved it. I really love how you put small details in your recipe like using tin containers for baking. I baked it in ceramic and it took a little more than what was mentioned in the recipe. It turned out so good at the end.

    Regards
    Sumbul

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      October 16, 2023 at 8:55 pm

      Hi dear Sumbul,

      Thank you for trying my recipe and writing such a kind review. I am glad this recipe worked for you!

      Love,
      Zoha

      Reply
  15. Asha says

    January 20, 2024 at 5:16 am

    Hi,

    Can’t wait to try these..quick q. Can I use all semi sweet chocolate instead of of the 60- 70% dark. If that’s ok, should I reduce the amount of sugar?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      January 26, 2024 at 5:39 pm

      You can use semi sweet chocolate and don't reduce sugar 🙂

      Reply
  16. Sushmitta says

    February 27, 2024 at 1:33 am

    Hello Zoha,

    I tried your recipe to the T. baked for good 25 mins however it was uncooked in the centre and looked perfectly baked on the sides. I was confused whether to bake it for somemore time or leave it to cook on it own coz of the internal heat. when did the toothpick test, it came out wet with liquidy batter. hence naked it for more 5 - 8 mins but i lost the crinkly top and the sheen ;-( which was there earlier.

    i know each oven behaves differently, however if you can suggest any tips or advise here.

    Reply
    • Elba Peter says

      October 27, 2024 at 2:55 am

      Really yummy!
      I might minus the coffee next time but a keeper recipe!!! Flawless in looks and very fudgy and thank you for all the tips!!

      Reply
      • Zoha says

        October 31, 2024 at 8:10 pm

        Thank you, Elba 🙂

        Reply
  17. Hana says

    March 16, 2024 at 6:33 am

    this really are the bestttt brownies recipe!!It was so easy to make and really delicious. Im telling you if you try this recipe you wont search for any other recipe..this has become my fav recipe

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 24, 2024 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you SO much, Hana!!!

      Reply
  18. Rubab says

    March 19, 2024 at 2:59 pm

    This is the best brownie recipe ever. l really appreciate you Zoha for giving us the perfect recipe. Can't wait to try your other creations soon.
    Love and Dua your way💖

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 24, 2024 at 8:58 pm

      Thank you so much for the love!! 🙂 <3

      Reply
  19. Kaira says

    April 03, 2024 at 3:52 am

    Hii
    Would love to try this recipe but how much should I make if my pan is of size 12"×10" ?
    Please would love to know

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      April 16, 2024 at 5:13 pm

      I would say multiply all quantities by 1.5x!

      Reply
  20. Andrea says

    April 06, 2024 at 8:26 am

    Hi Zoha!!!
    My first time to bake brownies and this recipe never failed me!! Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
    I just want to know if I can add nuts on top or mixed with the chocolate batter?
    Im excited to try your other recipes!!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      April 16, 2024 at 5:09 pm

      Aww, thank you Andrea! You can definitely mix in nuts - i recommend toasting them first for the best flavor

      Reply
  21. Ams says

    April 18, 2024 at 1:51 pm

    I’m not much of a baker and I’ve tried making brownies before and never got it right. This was the best and easiest brownies ever and I was over the moon about the flakey top. I’ve baked this 3 times already since Eid and plan on baking it again this weekend for my husband’s work and I’m quite excited about it. Thanks Zoha!

    I tried your one serve chocolate cake and that was a hit too!!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      April 22, 2024 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you SO SO SO much!! Really glad that you like this recipe <3

      Reply
  22. Shadma says

    April 25, 2024 at 10:06 am

    Mine turned out very bad. Too bitter to eat. There was no fudge aswell.

    Reply
  23. Karen says

    May 22, 2024 at 9:17 pm

    This looks fantastic. Can we bake it a day ahead? How would you suggest we store it?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 1:13 pm

      I think brownies are best fresh! Otherwise keep at room temp in an airtight container.

      Reply
  24. Faiza says

    May 30, 2024 at 5:45 am

    Best best best!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 1:04 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  25. Zainab says

    June 13, 2024 at 2:30 am

    Hi, Zoha! The brownies turned out amazing.
    However, I was wondering if we can replace some white sugar with brown sugar in this recipe? As I usually add some brown sugar in my brownies and wanted to ask how it would turn out in this recipe.

    Reply
    • M says

      June 15, 2024 at 6:49 am

      Same question. The brown sugar gives it that chewy texture so can we add half brown sugar and half white sugar

      Reply
      • Zainab says

        July 06, 2024 at 11:04 am

        Hi. So I tried these today by adding some brown sugar and here's what I did:
        1. Replaced 1/4th quantity of white sugar with brown sugar
        2. The taste was amazing however, there wasn't much of a difference
        3. This batter baked quickly. I am not sure about the science behind it but my brownies were done in 15 minutes.

        Overall. I would prefer sticking to the original recipe because it is perfect! You can try adding brown sugar but it's not worth the effort imo.

        Reply
        • Zoha says

          July 10, 2024 at 12:25 pm

          So helpful! Thanks for sharing, Zainab

          Reply
      • Zoha says

        July 10, 2024 at 12:46 pm

        You can definitely make that swap - I don't think it makes a huge different

        Reply
    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 12:47 pm

      You can replace half of the white sugar with brown if you want to try it out!

      Reply
  26. Reena says

    July 06, 2024 at 4:00 am

    I added 1TBSP more coffee, just because I love how coffee brings out the chocolate flavour. These brownies came out so darn good! Just the right amount of gooey and flaky. This will definitely be my go to brownie recipe! Thank you Zoha!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 12:29 pm

      YAYYY thank you so much, Reena!!!

      Reply
  27. Ramla Zulfiqar says

    July 10, 2024 at 8:41 pm

    zoha if we bake these brownies in gas oven which is not conventional. it has no fan, at which temperature should we bake and for how many mins and will it give the same result?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      July 15, 2024 at 6:04 pm

      no fan is the same as conventional 🙂 So the same as my oven!

      Reply
  28. Shehnaz Shaik says

    July 11, 2024 at 8:34 pm

    I’ve already tried several other recipes of yours and I know for a fact that your recipes come with 200% taste guaranteed. I am a fan! The brownies are perfect. I used Ghirardelli chocolate and in the end added chopped walnuts instead of chocolate chips. It comes together perfectly and I’m worried I might finish them off by myself. You’re the best Zoha❤️

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      July 15, 2024 at 6:03 pm

      Aww thank you SO much, Shehnaz! Your kind support means the world to me 🙂

      Reply
  29. Hammadah says

    July 15, 2024 at 6:31 am

    Hi Zoha! You know what, this recipe is da bomb! I am not a fan of brownies, but this one is exceptional. Tried so many recipes, but this one is the best. No words needed. Btw, may I know is it possible if we keep the batter overnight and bake on the next day? Thanks! Lots of love from Malaysia

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      July 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm

      Awww, you totally made my day, Hammadah! Thank you so so much!!! I recommend baking straight away for the best results 🙂

      Reply
  30. Madeeha Adeel says

    August 10, 2024 at 10:30 am

    Best recipe

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      September 03, 2024 at 11:40 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  31. Sundus Shakeel says

    August 11, 2024 at 2:50 am

    Hands down these are the best brownies I've ever made and eaten. 🙌🏻 This is really a full proof recipe that I've tried this multiple times and it was never a fail. And I'm not even exaggerating when I say this. Simple thankyou for existing girl and bringing the best dessert recipes our way. 😍♥️

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      September 03, 2024 at 11:39 pm

      Awwww thank you So SO SO much, Sundus!! God bless you!

      Reply
  32. M says

    August 23, 2024 at 7:20 am

    Hi Zoha! Do you think it’ll taster better if we brown the butter first(on a stove) and then add chocolate to it

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      September 03, 2024 at 11:28 pm

      You can def do that!!

      Reply
  33. Naurin says

    August 29, 2024 at 10:47 pm

    hey zoha , I am about to try this recipie, I wanted to know if its okay to add vanilla essence and also, will 3/4 tsp salt make it too salty?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      September 03, 2024 at 11:17 pm

      You can add vanilla if you like, and no, I don't think 3/4 tsp is too salty. Feel free to reduce to 1/2 tsp to be safe, though!

      Reply
  34. Abigail says

    September 08, 2024 at 9:52 am

    Hi Zoha, my brownies always turn out too oily, what must be the reason? I always follow your recipe correctly but still and also they don't come out neatly as your's as shown in the pic and video. I absolutely love the taste b
    though but it feels too oily. Please do reply.
    It's not easy to find caster sugar/fine sugar here in India, it's expensive and granulated sugar that I get, has big granules. I have used powdered sugar in this recipe, does it make a difference? But please explain the oily part

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      September 10, 2024 at 4:01 pm

      For sugar, you should get granulated sugar and grind it. Powdered sugar is different.
      For the oiliness - I am not sure, they shouldn't be oily. What kind of butter and chocolate are you using?

      Reply
  35. Nazreen says

    October 11, 2024 at 12:38 am

    Hi Zoha, I only have 8x8 inch pans. How should I adjust the baking time?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      October 31, 2024 at 8:35 pm

      Add ~2-3 minutes!

      Reply
  36. Sana Mazhar says

    October 18, 2024 at 4:54 am

    Its the best brownie recipe ever, these came out perrfeccttt!! There is nothing that needs to be changed, just perfect! 🙃 thankU for such an incredible recipe ❤️

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      October 31, 2024 at 8:25 pm

      Thank you so much, Sana!

      Reply
  37. Maryam says

    October 20, 2024 at 8:16 pm

    I made these ooey gooey fudgy brownies using this recipe and I'm a fan😍 Zoha's recipes are always foolproof and i find myself coming back to this page for more. Appreciate all the effort and love you pour into your recipes Zoha ❤️

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      October 31, 2024 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you so much, Maryam!

      Reply
  38. Vishaka Subramaniam says

    October 20, 2024 at 8:57 pm

    hii can i make these in a 9x13 inch pan? if so how do i adjust the baking time? and i dont have a stand mixer, can i use a hand mixer instead?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      October 31, 2024 at 8:20 pm

      You will have to 1.5x all quantities for 9x13" pan, same baking time. And yes hand mixer works!

      Reply
  39. Saamiah says

    October 23, 2024 at 1:08 pm

    We don’t get semi sweet choco chips In the UK, what can we substitute it for?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      October 23, 2024 at 11:09 pm

      just use more dark chocolate 🙂

      Reply
  40. Hania Faisal says

    November 08, 2024 at 10:41 pm

    Tasted heaven!

    Reply
  41. Shezray Sohaib says

    November 10, 2024 at 9:44 pm

    BEST (& easiest) brownie recipe I have ever made. So SOO delicious!!

    Reply
  42. Faiza Malick says

    November 11, 2024 at 9:34 pm

    Heyy ! The brownies turned out amazing, I loved the taste, also I achieved a great shiny crust but the edges and the bottom layer of the brownie was too soft. It didn't turn out to be crispyyy. So will you please let me know what mistake I might have made. Was the butter too much or the eggs ? Waiting for your response 🙂

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  43. Sadaf Idris says

    November 15, 2024 at 6:58 am

    can I make this in air fryer

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  44. aizel says

    November 15, 2024 at 8:15 pm

    Hello. is it ok to store it in the fridge? or the texture will change?

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  45. Sabrina says

    November 17, 2024 at 9:52 am

    Hi Zoha, I can’t wait to try this recipe just shopping for all the ingredients. Can you please confirm what semi sweet chocolate it? Any particular brands you recommend? I am based in the U.K. and I can’t really find semi sweet.
    Also, is there any alternative to Valrohna that you will recommend for cocoa powder?

    Thank you in advance!

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  46. Jessica says

    December 06, 2024 at 6:39 am

    Hi Zoha
    My batter was really good(I tasted /licked it 🤭🤫). I put it in the oven for 180°C cause 335°F - 180°C and for 22 minutes. I went back to check on the brownies and smoke came out of the oven and when I took it out ,my pan and the brownies burnt . I don't know what has gone wrong . I followed the same temperature and timing and all the measurements of the brownies were right. So if you know what could possibly have gone wrong could you PLEASE help me .

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  47. Ileri says

    December 28, 2024 at 3:50 am

    Hi, so (we listen we don't judge), I've never made brownies before, but I wanted to make a batch on Christmas (for some reason) so I followed this recipe to the tea and when I saw how thick the batter was I was about to cry, but I just trusted the process and baked it nevertheless. When I tell you those were the best brownies ever...I'm not even lying. My sixth form is having a bake sale for charity, I'm definitely bringing a batch of these (that's if my siblings don't finish them the night before)

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  48. Dee says

    December 31, 2024 at 7:15 pm

    Waiting for my batch to cool. I used walnuts instead of choc chips/pieces. Next time I'd use a smaller baking pan, because I like chunky brownies, and these are thinnish. Maybe I screwed somewhere. I trust your recipes since the bomb Easy Chocolate Cake.

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  49. Irene says

    January 07, 2025 at 10:56 am

    semi sweet chocolate 28 gram ...which brand Link pls

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  50. Irene says

    January 07, 2025 at 11:03 am

    Link for both chocolate

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  51. Marzia says

    January 14, 2025 at 9:08 pm

    Hii Zoha, can you please tell me that should we bake on both rods or only bottom??
    thank you

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  52. Elena Burloi says

    February 15, 2025 at 7:32 am

    Hi.

    These were delicious! It was my first time baking fudgy brownies and I am really happy that I used your recipe.
    I cut it in 20 squares (pretty small, about a big bite each). Can you estimate the number of calories that 1 piece might have?

    Thank you

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  53. Anonymous says

    February 26, 2025 at 10:13 am

    I made the brownies and did not enjoy them unfortunately.

    At first I was quite skeptical about the 3/4 teaspoon of salt, but I trusted the recipe, and turns out the brownies were way too salty!!

    Additionally, I used a 9inch square pan as said by the recipe, but there wasn’t even enough batter to fill up the pan, so the brownies were thin.

    Overall the brownies had a cakey texture which I did not like and were not fudgy.

    I had high hopes for this recipe with all the good reviews, and was left disappointed unfortunately.

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  54. Shifa Shaikh says

    March 05, 2025 at 8:27 am

    Tastiest brownie ever and it's even easy to make 🫶🏻😋

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  55. Mysha says

    March 09, 2025 at 6:56 am

    hi,
    i follow grams as im from the uk. have you tested this recipe using the grams provided in your recipe? i checked one or two of the measurements and some of them are inaccurate 🙁
    thank you!

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  56. Salwa says

    March 28, 2025 at 12:29 pm

    Probably the best brownies recipe I’ve tried yet- perfect sweetness and very fudgy!:))

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  57. Kimberly says

    April 06, 2025 at 7:44 pm

    Hi Zoha! I'm thinking of baking brownie for my class party of 22 person this friday, and saw upon your recipe. I would like to know how much is your serving for this recipe and if i can multiply the ingredients😊

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  58. Amena says

    April 17, 2025 at 6:55 am

    Perfect!!!
    Made 2 batches on the first go, have also tried your Nashville chicken sliders and they were bomb too

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  59. Bhavs says

    May 02, 2025 at 7:40 am

    hi Zoha
    i tried the brownies and it was the most delicious lot I have ever had. only thing i realized later was, i made the brownies in a 7"pan instead of a 9" suggested in your recipe. By how much should I reduce the ingredients for a 7"pan?

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    • Zoha says

      May 07, 2025 at 5:28 pm

      Hi Bhavs! If they worked fine, why bother changing the quantities? You'll just have thicker brownies and can increase the baking time 🙂

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  60. Sajidha Sayeek says

    May 09, 2025 at 11:44 am

    tried ur recipe awhile ago..
    Soo yummy 😍🤤
    tysm for such mouth watering recipe dr
    highly obsessed 😋

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    • Zoha says

      May 09, 2025 at 5:52 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  61. Ramlah says

    May 12, 2025 at 3:40 am

    i was super bored one weekend and was searching EVERYWHERE for the perfect brownie and when i stumbled upon Zoha's page and read her story all i thought was "perfect!" i followed the recipe and did everything as told and they came out sooo beautiful tasted exactly like the ones from the shops! my family loved them. i dont like it too sweet so i used 80% dark chocolate and used a bit less milk chocolate and i also added a couple walnuts and it was the most beautiful thing ever!

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    • Zoha says

      May 13, 2025 at 12:27 pm

      Aww, so so happy you liked it!!! 🙂

      Reply
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