Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies
Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 4 ounces dark chocolate bar, chopped, for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your 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 large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the thick brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to evenly spread the batter across the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Sprinkle the chopped dark chocolate bar pieces evenly over the top of the brownie batter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
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 crackly appearance.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Remove the pan from the oven. While the brownies are still warm, sprinkle the flaky sea salt over the crackly top.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. This helps them set and become fudgy.
⏱️ 60 min
- 11
Cut the cooled brownies into 9 squares and serve. These are delicious warm, so feel free to gently reheat a square for a few seconds in the microwave if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 4 ounces dark chocolate bar, chopped, for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your 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 large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the thick brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to evenly spread the batter across the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Sprinkle the chopped dark chocolate bar pieces evenly over the top of the brownie batter.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
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 crackly appearance.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Remove the pan from the oven. While the brownies are still warm, sprinkle the flaky sea salt over the crackly top.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. This helps them set and become fudgy.
⏱️ 60 min - 11
Cut the cooled brownies into 9 squares and serve. These are delicious warm, so feel free to gently reheat a square for a few seconds in the microwave if desired.
⏱️ 2 min