Description
Indulge in these incredibly dense and rich chocolate brownies, characterized by a glossy, crackly top and a signature chewy center. By combining melted butter with high-quality semisweet chocolate and using a technique of whisking the eggs and sugars together, these brownies achieve a professional bakery-style texture. Perfect for any occasion, these treats offer deep, intense cocoa notes and the ideal balance of sweetness.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
8 oz (225g) high-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
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
1/4 cup (22g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Melt the butter and chopped chocolate together in a heatproof bowl until smooth, then let it cool slightly.
In a separate large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs vigorously for one full minute to ensure a crackly top.
Stir the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract into the egg mixture until well combined.
Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined, taking care not to overmix the batter.
Fold in the optional chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
Ensure your eggs are at room temperature to achieve the best emulsion with the butter. Do not overbake, as the center should remain fudgy. 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 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg