The Best Fudgy Sea Salt Brownies
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
9
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Calories
270 kcal
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Course
Others
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Cuisine
International
The Best Fudgy Sea Salt Brownies
Description
Starting with melting unsweetened chocolate and butter together, the batter is enriched before eggs, sugar, and vanilla are whisked in to create a smooth mixture. Adding all-purpose flour gently and mixing just until combined preserves a dense batter that ensures fudgy brownies rather than cakey ones.
The baking process involves careful timing to avoid overbaking; the brownies are done when a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter. The optional sprinkling of flaky sea salt on top enhances the chocolate flavor by providing contrasting seasoning.
These brownies come out dense and rich, with a deep chocolate flavor derived from 100% cacao chocolate, suited as a dessert for chocolate lovers or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate broken or diced into pieces, 100% cacao
- ½ cup butter diced into about 8 pieces, unsalted
- 2 egg large
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- sea salt optional but recommended, flaky; to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F, line an 8x8-inch square pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup if desired, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a large microwave-safe bowl, add the diced chocolate and butter, and heat on high power to melt for 45 seconds. Stop to check and stir. Heat in 20-second bursts until chocolate can be stirred smooth. Wait momentarily before adding the eggs so you don't scramble them.
- Add the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and whisk to combine.
- Add the flour and stir until just combined, don't overmix or brownies will be tougher. The batter is very dense and thick, this is normal.
- Turn the batter out into the prepared pan, sprinkle with sea salt if desired, and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. Note - The original poster indicates a baking time of 25 to 30 minutes but 30 minutes would have been too long in my oven; however, all ovens, climates, ingredients, etc. vary. Bake until brownies are done given your variables and preference for doneness.
- Allow brownies to cool in pan for at least 30 minutes before serving. Brownies may be stored at room temp or in the fridge and serve chilled. Stored covered or well wrapped, the brownies will keep for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
- Adapted from Smitten Kitchen
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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