Best Brownie Recipe Ever
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Best Brownie Recipe Ever
Description
The Best Brownie Recipe Ever uses melted salted butter and granulated sugar whisked with eggs and vanilla to form a smooth, rich base. Incorporating melted chocolate intensifies the chocolate flavor, while a combination of all-purpose flour and cocoa powder ensures a moist, fudgy texture. Adding unmelted chocolate chips provides pockets of melty chocolate within each bite. The batter is baked in a parchment-lined 9x9-inch metal pan for even heat distribution, which creates a balance between crispy edges and a soft interior.
The brownies develop a crackly top from the vigorous whisking of eggs and sugar, a signature trait of chewy, decadent brownies. Cooling the pan before slicing gives the brownies time to set, making clean cuts easier. This recipe accommodates additions like nuts, candy pieces, or swirls of peanut butter or caramel to customize the final texture and flavor.
For variations, adjust baking times when using different pan materials or sizes and consider doubling the batch for larger gatherings. The balance of ingredients remains key to the rich chocolate experience this recipe delivers.
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons butter melted, salted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips melted
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt 10 tablespoons salted butter in the microwave in a micrwoave-safe bowl in 20-second increments until fully melted. Pour into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in 1 cup granulated sugar by hand until smooth, 30 seconds.
- Add in 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for 1 minute to ensure a crackly top.
- Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips in a microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each. Once melted and smooth, whisk into the brownie batter until combined and smooth.
- Use a rubber spatula to stir in 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until just combined. Stir in whole, unmelted chocolate chips.
- Pour into prepared pan and smooth out.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let cool in pan 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use a light 9x9-inch metal pan for a fudgy interior with crispy edges; adjust bake time for glass or ceramic pans and lower temperature for dark pans.
- Double the recipe for a 9x13-inch pan, baking about 35–40 minutes at 350°F.
- Optional mix-ins include chopped nuts, candy pieces, or chocolate bars to add texture.
- Swirls of peanut butter, Nutella, or caramel can be gently folded on top before baking for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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