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The Best Fudgy Sea Salt Brownies
The Best Fudgy Sea Salt Brownies showcase a dense, rich chocolate batter made from melted unsweetened chocolate and butter, balanced with eggs, sugar, vanilla, and just enough flour to bind. Finished with an optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these brownies bake to a fudgy texture with moist crumbs and a tender crumb that highlight their chocolate intensity.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
9
Calories:
270 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
International
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
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% 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.