Better than a Boyfriend Brownies
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4.9
Better than a Boyfriend Brownies
Description
This recipe starts by creaming softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, which incorporates air and adds moistness. Eggs are added one at a time with vanilla for structure and flavor. The dry ingredients include all-purpose and cake flour combined with cocoa powder and salt to balance sweetness and create a tender yet rich consistency.
Folding in semi-sweet chocolate chunks introduces concentrated chocolate bites throughout the brownies. Baking in a 9x13 pan at 350°F for about 28 to 36 minutes produces a classic fudgy texture with slightly crisp edges. The optional swirl of gently warmed dulce de leche mixed into the batter adds an extra layer of soft caramel flavor.
These brownies are dense, moist, and chocolate-forward, suitable for dessert or a special treat. The balanced sugar types and flours create a texture that is chewy yet tender, enhanced by melting chocolate chunks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 egg
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
- *Optional: add 8-ounce jar Dulce de Leche. Carefully heat in the microwave. Swirl in 4 ounces into the batter. Bake. Top brownies with remaining Dulce de Leche.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla.
- Stir in flour, cake flour, cocoa, and salt until mixed together.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour into 9 x 13 pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 28-36 minutes.
- *Adapted from I am Baker's decadent brownies
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Overall Rating
4.9
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