Ultimate Fudge Brownies
Ultimate Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie Batter
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 55 grams all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir constantly until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, crack the 2 large eggs. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes, or until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale yellow.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the slightly cooled melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold until just combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add 55 grams all-purpose flour and 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the chocolate batter. Gently fold with the spatula until just a few streaks of flour remain. Add 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dry brownies.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the thick brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread evenly with the spatula to ensure a consistent thickness.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The edges should be set, and the top should have a shiny, crinkly appearance.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour. This passive cooling time is crucial for achieving the fudgy texture. Once cooled, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
⏱️ 60 min
- 9
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the cooled brownies out of the pan and transfer them to a cutting board. Cut into 16 square portions. Serve and enjoy the ultimate fudgy brownies!
⏱️ 4 min
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Ultimate Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie Batter
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 55 grams all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir constantly until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, crack the 2 large eggs. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes, or until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale yellow.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the slightly cooled melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold until just combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add 55 grams all-purpose flour and 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the chocolate batter. Gently fold with the spatula until just a few streaks of flour remain. Add 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dry brownies.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the thick brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread evenly with the spatula to ensure a consistent thickness.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The edges should be set, and the top should have a shiny, crinkly appearance.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour. This passive cooling time is crucial for achieving the fudgy texture. Once cooled, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
⏱️ 60 min - 9
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the cooled brownies out of the pan and transfer them to a cutting board. Cut into 16 square portions. Serve and enjoy the ultimate fudgy brownies!
⏱️ 4 min