Description
Indulge in these incredibly fudgy, bakery-style brownies that feature a dense, moist center and a beautiful, crackly paper-thin crust. Made with pantry staples and high-quality chocolate, this recipe is designed to be a reliable favorite for busy days when you need a luxurious treat. By emulsifying melted butter with rich chocolate and whisking eggs to create a meringue-like base, you can achieve a professional-grade dessert right in your own home kitchen.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
8 oz (225g) semisweet chocolate, chopped finely
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup (96g) all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup (22g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup (85g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Melt the butter and chopped chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
Allow the chocolate mixture to cool for five minutes.
Whisk the granulated and brown sugars into the cooled chocolate mixture.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Beat the mixture vigorously for a full minute to ensure a crackly top.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Fold in the sifted flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes.
Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
Ensure your eggs are at room temperature to prevent the chocolate from seizing. Whisking the eggs and sugar thoroughly is the secret to the signature crackly top. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg