These Thick and Gooey Brownies have that awesome crackly top, ooey gooey fudgy center, and are loaded with chocolate chunks. So much chocolate it will make you weak in the knees.
I read so many brownie recipes during this little taste-test. I'd say probably close to a hundred! Crazy, right? They were all pretty similar until I came across this one. It had an interesting ingredient that I hadn't seem before and it made me want to try them- cornstarch!! I love cornstarch in cookies because it helps them stay chewy and thick, so I was curious what it would do to brownies. Well, I'm not exactly sure what it was, but they are delicious.
These are ultra rich and fudgy. If you're the kind of person who believes in chocolate, more chocolate, with a side of chocolate- then these are for you! Every bite is packed with chocolate chunks surrounded by dense, chocolatey brownie.
Here are the ingredients you'll need. The salt and cornstarch are mixed with the flour in the picture. These are so easy and simple!
Let's review:
Pros:
-crackly top
-fudgy center
-stays fresh for days
-simple ingredients and easy to make
Cons:
-VERY rich! Which can be a good thing. A little goes a long way!
-They only make an 8x8 pan and I usually like to make more so I can share. I'm sure the recipe can be doubled though.
If you're wondering what to make your mom for Mother's Day- these are it! She will love them! I sure know my mom would.
Here are the first three in case you missed them: The Baked Brownies, Black Magic Brownies, Ultimate Fudgy Brownies
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Thick & Gooey Brownies
Ingredients
- 11 tablespoons butter 1 stick + 3 tablespoons
- 1 ¼ cup sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 11.5 oz bag chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325° and line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter. Once melted, add sugar and stir for 1-2 minutes. Sift in the cocoa powder, stir and let in cool for about 5 minutes.
- Pour into a large bowl and add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Add in the vanilla and coffee. Add in the flour, cornstarch, and salt and mix until no flour packets remain.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks and pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or the center is set. The toothpick test doesn't work well on these brownies because of the chocolate chunks.
- Let fully cook before removing from pan and cutting.
Nutrition Information
Georgia says
Hi,
what flour are you using, is it plain flour or self raining?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Georgia- plain
Ann Marie says
Fab brownies - so easy to make and cut well (a lot of gooey brownies fall apart when cut) will definitely make them again. Thank you so much for the recipe
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome! Thanks for trying them and I'm so glad you like them!
chloe says
do you have to add the coffee
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Chloe- no, but it doesn't make it taste like coffee. Just enhances the chocolate flavor.
V says
THANK YOU for sharing. I am hooked on this treat. These boys are dangerous!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome! Thanks for trying them!
Megan says
Hi! I've been searching the internet for the perfect brownie recipe, and looking at the replys to this it looks like I found it! Looking forward to trying at the weekend.
I just wondered if you could give me the recipe in grams? Or tell me if it's a heaped table spoon or leveled? Dont want to get the measure ments wrong! Thank you x
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Megan- I hope you love them. It's a leveled tablespoon.
Jasmine says
This is the best freakin brownie recipe ever. Made them twenty minutes ago & just ate them with ice cream OMG!!! I’m in love my mom even came back down stairs to share how in love she is with the taste of them. Thank you so much
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Jasmine! Thanks for trying them and I'm so glad you like them!
Julia says
does the coffee need to immersed in hot water before adding into the mix? or just raw instant?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Julia- nope, just raw instant. Enjoy!
Alyssa says
Oh my goodness, these were amazing! I used big chocolate chips instead of chocolate chunks and they started melting when I folded them in so it definitely made for a more messy brownie. I will definitely use the chunks next time. I love how rich these are that a little goes a long way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Bravo on this recipe!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying it, Alyssa and I'm so glad you liked them. Thanks for the great feedback!
Tanisha says
Hi! I followed the recipe but the batter was almost a solid lump and was very granular. I tried mixing it well and even added a little more butter to no luck. Would you happen to be able to estimate why this happened?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Tanisha- I'm sorry they didn't mix well. It's hard for me to say what happened without knowing more or being there with you. Did you substitute any ingredients? I hope they still baked up okay!
Susan Lerner says
I am beyond pleased with this recipe ! Great texture and the abundance of chocolate is incredible ! I usually bake the brownies from Bouchon but they have so much butter so when I read this recipe I thought the ratio of butter and flour seemed like a better choice ! So glad I baked these and they will be my brownie recipe from now on ! My son asked for gooey brownies and these delivered ??
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying them and for the great feedback, Susan! So glad you like them! 🙂