Description
Indulge in these rich and decadent fudgy brownies. These brownies boast a supremely moist and chewy interior with a crackly, shiny top, making them the ultimate chocolate treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water, melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the espresso powder (if using).
- Whisk in the sugar, then the vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra richness, use high-quality chocolate.
- Do not overbake the brownies; they should still be slightly fudgy in the center.
- You can add mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles before baking.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g