🧺 Ingredients:
🧈 Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chips or chopped)
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar (adds moisture & chew)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
🌾 Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder (for depth of chocolate flavor)
🍫 Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (for extra gooeyness)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top (highly recommended)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
🔹 Step 1: Preheat & Prepare Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
🔹 Step 2: Melt Butter & Chocolate
- In a heatproof bowl, combine butter and chopped chocolate.
- Melt gently using one of two methods:
- Microwave: Heat in 20–30 second bursts, stirring in between.
- Stovetop: Set bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler).
- Stir until smooth, then let cool for 5 minutes.
🔹 Step 3: Mix in Sugar, Eggs & Vanilla
- Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each.
- This helps create that shiny, crackly top.
- Stir in vanilla and salt.
🔹 Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients
- Sift in flour and cocoa powder.
- Fold gently with a spatula until just combined — do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
🔹 Step 5: Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes, depending on desired texture:
- 25–28 minutes: Extra gooey center
- 30–35 minutes: Firm but fudgy center
- Check with a toothpick: a few moist crumbs = perfect.
🔹 Step 6: Cool & Slice
- Let brownies cool in the pan for at least 15–30 minutes.
- Lift out using parchment and slice into 16 squares.
- Wipe the knife between cuts for clean edges.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream 🍦
- Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce
- Dust with powdered sugar for presentation
- Layer in a trifle or use in sundaes
🧊 Storage:
- Room temp: Store in airtight container for up to 4 days
- Fridge: Keeps for 1 week (firmer texture)
- Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze up to 3 months
✅ Tips for Best Results:
- Use good quality chocolate — it makes all the difference!
- Don’t overbake — brownies continue cooking as they cool.
- Want them even fudgier? Reduce flour to ⅓ cup and slightly underbake.
- Want them cakier? Add 1 more egg and bake slightly longer.