As far as simple yet impressive bakes go, the big and bold chocolate brownie is up there with the best! With just a few pantry staples and a little know-how, you’ll be whipping up brownies for the whole family in no time. Our best brownie recipe is full of rich chocolate flavour with a crackly top, chewy crust and fudgy centre. It’s a great recipe for beginners, and it’s packed with tips to help you get delicious results every time.
Whether you enjoy them just as they are or as a centrepiece in another dish, like our Chocolate Brownie Sundae, our chocolate brownie recipe won’t let you down. If you’re more of a cupcake person, then dive into our Best Chocolate Cupcake recipe.
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Best Brownie Recipe
Our simple brownie recipe has all the tips and tricks you need to make the tastiest chewy, chocolatey and fudgy brownies around!
Chocolate Brownie Variations
Chocolate brownies are as versatile as they are delicious – and this is where you can really get creative with your favourite Nestlé chocolate brands. For a creamier taste, swap out the chopped dark chocolate for milk chocolate such as Aero®, or white chocolate such as Milkybar®. For more texture and crunch, fold in 200g chopped nuts of your choice! For more creative chocolate brownie variations, including orange and mint chocolate flavours and a delicious vegan recipe, check out our Types of Brownies feature.
You will need
- 20cm square brownie tin
- Baking paper
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Palette knife (optional)
Ingredients
- 180g buttery baking spread
- 300g light soft brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, ideally at room temperature
- 60g cocoa powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 120g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 150g dark chocolate, chopped
Each Serving Contains
of an adult’s Reference Intake (RI)*
Energy per 100g: 1981kJ/474kcal
*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal).
Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Line a 20cm square tin with baking paper, letting the edges overhang to make the brownies easy to remove.
- Add the buttery baking spread to a heatproof bowl and melt in the microwave, first for 30 seconds and then in 15-second bursts, stirring between each burst. Stir until smooth, then add the sugar and mix to combine. Heat for another minute in 30 second bursts stirring between each burst. When the mixture is heated through, remove it from the microwave, whisk to combine and set aside to cool a little.
- Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, cocoa powder and vanilla until combined. Slowly add the warm buttery sugar mixture and whisk until glossy.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder then add the chopped chocolate and fold with a silicone spatula until no dry flour remains, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the mix into the tin and spread evenly using either a palette knife or the back of the spoon. Bake for 25–30 minutes. A cocktail stick inserted in the centre should come out clean, or with moist crumbs, rather than being gooey.
- Let the brownies cool in the tin before slicing them into squares.
Top Tip
- Use room-temperature eggs to help your mixture emulsify evenly.
- It’s better to slightly underbake your brownies than overbake them. When poked with a toothpick, the toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs rather than gooey.
- Let the brownies cool before slicing. This gives them a chance to set. For maximum fudge factor, store the whole tray in the fridge for a few hours before slicing.
- If you’re baking brownies for adults, you could add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder such as Nescafé® Gold Blend Espresso to enhance the flavour of the chocolate.
Curious about something?
Store your brownies in an airtight container. If you like your brownies more cakey, store them at room temperature. If you’d like them more fudgy, store them in the fridge.
In an airtight container, your brownies will last for up to five days.
Sure thing! Brownies freeze incredibly well. Simply pop them into an airtight container and freeze them for up to 3 months. To serve, defrost at room temperature. You can also warm the brownies in the microwave and serve with a blob of ice cream. Yum!
White sugar will work, but your brownies will be more cakey and less fudgy. Brown sugar contains molasses, which adds rich caramel flavour and moisture.
Brownies are great on their own, cold out of the fridge, at room temperature or warmed up in the microwave. You can also top them with a dollop of ice cream and chopped nuts, or a drizzle of caramel sauce and whipped cream. You could also try our Chocolate Brownie Sundae!
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