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A fundamental misunderstanding lies at the heart of one of baking\u2019s most heated discourses. What is the difference between fudgy, chewy, and cakey brownies \u2014 and which type is best? If you were to ask an audience of people to describe each variety, they\u2019d come up with wildly different answers. When bloggers tag their brownie recipes as \u201cfudgy,\u201d the brownies are usually just underbaked, soft, and a little molten. (WHICH IS FINE! They\u2019re probably delicious!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need to find a new name for this type of brownie, if you ask me. The problem is, they don\u2019t really look or taste like actual fudge, which is dense and creamy. There are some more old-school recipes \u2014 like the ones you would get at a church potluck, like the ones on the back of baker\u2019s chocolate bars \u2014 that end up fitting this description. But I usually find *actual* fudge brownies too bitter, too rich, or too cloying. Just eat fudge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then there\u2019s \u201ccakey\u201d brownies, which, let\u2019s be honest, are just a worse version of chocolate cake! I don\u2019t think this warrants further discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make chewy brownies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The chewy brownie, which is my ideal brownie, actually lives up to its name. For this recipe, I set out to create brownies that were fully baked, but not puffy and light, buttery but not greasy. They actually have the texture of a thick, chewy cookie, but with that shattering, thin, crisp top layer you expect from a brownie. That being said, for brownies, they are thinner than most and sport a crackly top, so if you have aesthetic objections to that \u2026 I don\u2019t know what to tell you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 13 recipe tests and hundreds of brownies, I\u2019ve learned a lot about the more-complicated-than-you-think science of this dessert. For example, so many recipes online say to cook your sugar in the melted butter to dissolve the sugar will produce a shiny crust on top. This technique never worked for me, and it\u2019s probably because sugar doesn\u2019t dissolve in fat, it dissolves in water. That’s why whisking the sugar in with the eggs produced better results. Some recipes call for just cocoa powder or just melted chocolate, or just butter and no oil. Mine calls for all 4 of these ingredients because each brings a unique quality, texture or flavor to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are 5 tips that will help you to brownie brilliance with this recipe!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Use Dutch-process cocoa.<\/strong> I like this brand<\/a>, but Valrhona, Guittard and Ghirardelli all have versions of it. There are scientific reasons for this, but all you need to know is this type of cocoa tastes richer and more chocolatey. I am begging you, do not use natural cocoa powder, which will produce dry, cakey, flavorless brownies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Ensure the butter doesn\u2019t get too hot.<\/strong> It just needs to get warm enough to melt and melt the chocolate. Don\u2019t add it to the egg mixture if it is still hot to the touch or it could cook the eggs and you would have scrambled egg brownies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. If you don\u2019t have kosher salt,<\/strong> use \u00bd teaspooon of table salt or sea salt instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Measure your flour correctly.<\/strong> I can\u2019t say it enough! Using the spoon and sweep method, where you gently spoon flour into the measuring cup and sweep off the excess with a straight edge, will help make sure your brownies don\u2019t come out cakey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Want nice, clean edges on your brownies? <\/strong>Taking the time to let the brownies cool off and set may not be easy, but if you want to make an easy job of cutting them into even pieces, it is what you must do. Chilling them in the refrigerator can also help.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Did you make these chewy brownies? Tag me on Instagram and TikTok @easygayoven! I would love to see what you make.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Chewy Brownies<\/h2>\n\t