Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies
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Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies
Description
The recipe melts butter and bittersweet chocolate together to form a smooth base, cooled slightly before whisking in sugar, vanilla, and eggs one at a time to combine fully. Dry ingredients including unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt are sifted and folded in to maintain a fudgy consistency.
Baked in a greased and floured 13x9 inch pan at 350°F for 25-35 minutes, the brownies develop a slightly crisp top with a moist and dense interior typical of fudgy brownies. Cooling before cutting ensures clean slices and optimal texture.
These brownies work well plain but can be dusted with powdered sugar for a light touch. They can be stored tightly covered at room temperature for up to five days or frozen for up to three months. For gluten-free options, substitute the all-purpose flour with a suitable gluten-free blend.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter unsalted
- 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate (I used Ghirardelli 60% cacao baking chips)
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 egg large
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a 3-quart saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Once chocolate mixture is cool, whisk in the sugar and vanilla. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Combine flour mixture with chocolate mixture and whisk thoroughly.
- Spread brownie batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-35 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use a 9×13 baking pan; baking time adjusts with pan size.
- Powdered sugar can be dusted on top for simple garnish.
- Store cooled brownies covered at room temperature up to five days.
- To freeze, wrap tightly with plastic and foil; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Gluten-free versions can use equivalent gluten-free flour blends.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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