Description
Embark on a journey to chocolatey bliss with these incredibly rich and fudgy brownies. Perfect for sharing or indulging, this recipe guarantees a hit every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Unsweetened or Bittersweet Chocolate
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar (optional, but recommended)
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1–2 Extra Egg Yolks (optional for extra fudginess)
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (preferably Dutch-Processed)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Chocolate Chips or Chunks (optional)
- Nuts (optional, toasted walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides, and lightly grease the exposed sides of the pan.
- In a medium heatproof bowl, combine chopped unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Set this bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt gently in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Remove the bowl from heat and let it cool slightly for a few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar (if using), large eggs, and any extra egg yolks for 1-2 minutes until lighter in color, thickened, and glossy.
- Pour the slightly cooled melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Add vanilla extract and salt, whisking until just combined and smooth.
- Sift all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder over the wet ingredients. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just a few streaks of flour remain.
- If adding chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in now until evenly distributed.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for moist crumbs on a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for 2-3 hours.
- Once completely cool, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang, place them on a cutting board, and slice into squares or rectangles.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Do not overbake! Quality chocolate makes a difference, and patience with cooling is key for fudgy texture. Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification.