Description
Rich chocolate brownies from scratch blend deep cocoa flavors with classic American dessert traditions. Fudgy squares promise pure indulgence, delivering intense chocolate satisfaction that melts perfectly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (112 grams) dark chocolate, 50-70%
- ½ cup (112 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (47 grams) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (33 grams) cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor and Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (about 120 grams) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring excess paper hangs over the edges for easy removal.
- Finely chop the chocolate into uniform small pieces. Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 45-second intervals at medium power, stirring between each interval until completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler method for melting.
- Thoroughly whisk the melted chocolate and butter together until fully incorporated. Gradually add sugar, vanilla extract, two whole eggs, and an additional egg yolk, mixing until the mixture becomes glossy and well-blended.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt directly into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the batter, carefully mixing until no flour streaks or lumps remain.
- Fold the chocolate chips into the brownie batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, using a rubber spatula to spread it evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top appears set and a toothpick inserted into the center reveals a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for at least 2 hours, enabling them to set properly.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, carefully lift the brownie slab onto a cutting board. Slice into precise squares using a sharp knife, cleaning the blade between cuts for clean edges.
Notes
- Chocolate selection matters hugely for rich, decadent brownies, so opt for high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content.
- Melting chocolate requires gentle heat and constant stirring to prevent burning and ensure smooth, glossy texture.
- Room temperature eggs blend more evenly into the batter, creating a consistent and luxurious brownie mixture.
- Avoid overmixing the flour to maintain a fudgy, tender brownie texture that doesn’t become tough or dry.
- Letting brownies cool completely allows them to set properly, resulting in cleaner, more defined slices.
- Parchment paper overhang makes removing and cutting brownies effortless, preventing crumbling and maintaining perfect square shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg