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Quick Easy Fudgey Brownies

There's nothing better than homemade brownies! From beginner to savvy baker, this quick fudgey brownies recipe is the most versatile and essential brownie recipe. It has a dense, moist texture and a chocolaty taste, making it perfect for any occasion. We've included a bunch of brownie variations like the chocolate and peanut butter Chippy Chewy Brownies or the decadent Rocky Road Brownies filled with chocolate chips, nuts and marshmallows.

Thick, fudgy brownies are always a crowd-pleasing treat, and this Quick Easy Fudgey Brownie recipe is no exception! We have many easy brownie recipes that will delight a crowd, like these indulgent, ultra-chocolaty Fudge-Topped Brownies.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
24 brownies
Prep:
12 Min.
Bake:
33 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup
    butter or margarine (1-1/2 sticks)
  • 1-1/2 cups
    sugar plus 2 tablespoons
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1-1/2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 1 cup
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup
    nuts chopped (optional)
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
oven
13x9x2-inch pan
microwave
microwave-safe bowl
measuring cups
rubber scraper
wire rack

Step-By-Step Directions

Brownie Variations:

Chippy Chewy Brownies: Prepare brownies as directed, stirring in 1 cup REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips with flour. Bake as directed.

Cakelike Brownies: Stir in 1/2 cup milk with eggs and vanilla. Increase flour to 1-1/2 cups. Bake as directed.

Cream Cheese Brownies: Prepare brownies as directed, using 4 eggs. Spread in prepared pan. Beat 8-oz. pkg. softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons flour. Soon mixture over brownie batter; swirl with knife to marble. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.

Rocky Road Brownies: Prepare brownies as directed; bake 30 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with 2 cups miniature marshmallows, 1 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and 1 cup chopped nuts over brownies. Bake another 3 minutes or until topping melts together.

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