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Fudgy Brownies

These Fudgy Brownies are irresistibly rich, with a chewy center and a crisp, crackly top that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
cool_time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 298
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or small chunks, for melting
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar white
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour unbleached
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder unsweetened

Method
 

  1. Place the chocolate in a large metal bowl and set it over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the water does not touch the bowl.
    A hand gently stirring melted chocolate in a bowl placed over a stove, the chocolate turning silky smooth as it melts. The focus is on the smoothness and consistency of the chocolate, ready to be combined into the brownie mix.
  2. Stir occasionally with a rubber spatula until fully melted.
  3. Whisk together eggs and melted butter in a separate bowl.
  4. Add sugar, salt, and vanilla, mixing just until combined.
  5. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda into the bowl with the egg mixture.
    A close-up shot of a spatula stirring thick, glossy brownie batter in a large glass mixing bowl. The rich, chocolate mixture swirls together as it’s being blended by hand, showcasing the texture of the batter."
  6. Gently fold the sifted ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the melted chocolate into the batter and fold to combine.
  8. Butter a 13x9 baking dish, then line it with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the sides.
  9. Transfer the batter to the prepared dish, smoothing it out evenly with a rubber spatula.
  10. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
    An overhead view of brownie batter spread out in a baking pan, sprinkled generously with chocolate chips. The thick, smooth batter glistens, and the chocolate chips are scattered just before the batter is ready for the oven.
  11. Once removed from the oven, sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips on top of the brownies.
  12. Allow brownies to cool for 25 to 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 233mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 75IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For an extra depth of flavor, try adding a little espresso or leftover coffee to enhance the chocolate's richness. These brownies freeze well, so feel free to make them ahead for future cravings.

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