This easy brownie recipe makes rich and fudgy chocolate brownies from scratch with cocoa and simple baking ingredients in less than 30 minutes. I have dozens of brownie recipes on my website – and even one in my cookbook. But these cocoa fudge brownies hold the crown as my all-time favorite homemade brownies recipe!

Understanding the Context

The best brownie recipe! Made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, these homemade brownies are fudgy, gooey, super chocolaty, and easy to make! Fudgy, as gooey as you want, and very, very chocolatey, this homemade brownie recipe is incredibly easy, made in one bowl, and incredibly forgiving! Choose how gooey you want them, just follow the bake times and my “toothpick smearing” test.

Key Insights

Rich, chewy and fudgy homemade brownies with a beautifully swirled, flaky top. These really are the best brownies! This delicious brownie recipe is flavored with cocoa powder and brown butter. This brownie recipe yields the fudgiest homemade brownies you'll ever try. The best part is that they're made in 1 bowl and done in 30 minutes!

Final Thoughts

This brownie recipe is quick and easy, making the most fudgy, rich, perfectly chewy homemade brownies with a crackly top. Every home cook needs a good chewy brownie recipe in their recipe box. Check out our favorite brownie recipes, tips and Test Kitchen tips.