Description
These brownies are the perfect combination of fudgy and cakey, with a shiny, crackly top that will have everyone asking for the recipe. Simple to make and incredibly delicious, they’re sure to become your go-to brownie recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to easily lift the brownies out of the pan later.
- Melt the Chocolate and Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Mix the Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra fudgy texture, reduce the flour by 2 tablespoons.
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins to the batter for additional flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (based on 16 servings)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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