Chewy Chocolate Brownies
Rich, fudgy brownies with crispy edges and a gooey center. Baked in 25 minutes and ready to serve warm or at room temperature.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt butter and chocolate together in a bowl over simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- 3
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- 4
Stir granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate until combined, ~1 minute.
- 5
Add eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition until fully incorporated.
- 6
Stir in vanilla extract, then fold in the flour mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- 7
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread into an even layer with a spatula.
- 8
Bake 22–25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center has a few moist crumbs.
- 9
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Cut into 12 squares and serve at room temperature or warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- medium saucepan
- heat-safe bowl
- whisk
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- toothpick
- wire rack
- sharp knife
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