Description
These ultimate fudgy brownies have a shiny crackly top and a dense, rich chocolate center. Made with simple pantry staples, they deliver deep cocoa flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the pan.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl until hot and bubbling. Add chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth. Microwave briefly if needed to fully melt.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until combined.
- Add the flour and whisk just until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, until the top is shiny and the center is moderately firm.
- Cool completely in the pan, then lift out using parchment, slice, and serve.
Notes
For added texture, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.
Add chocolate chips or chunks for extra richness.
Use all bittersweet chocolate for a deeper flavor.
A pinch of espresso powder enhances chocolate flavor.
Swirl peanut butter or caramel on top before baking for variation.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
Freeze for up to 3 months with parchment between layers.
Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for a gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
