Classic Chocolate Fudge Bars Recipe
Classic Chocolate Fudge Bars are rich, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth treats. This Classic Chocolate Fudge Bars Recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional for extra chocolate flavor
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch pan and line it with parchment paper.
Melt the Butter
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir often so it does not burn.
Add Sugar and Mix
- Remove from heat. Stir in sugar until well combined and smooth with the melted butter.
Beat in Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one by one. Mix each egg completely. Then stir in vanilla extract for flavor.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir until smooth, thick, and chocolatey.
Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in chocolate chips if using. This gives extra chocolate flavor and soft texture.
Pour into Baking Pan
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan using a spatula. Smooth the top carefully.
Bake the Bars
- Place the pan in preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out almost clean.
Cool and Cut
- Let the bars cool completely. Cut into 12 even squares and enjoy soft, fudgy chocolate bars.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for deep chocolate flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep it soft and fudgy.
- Chocolate chips make the bars extra rich but are optional.
- Let the bars cool fully for clean cuts and better texture.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.