Description
Indulge in these rich and velvety chocolate brownies with a perfect crunchy top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of high-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: sea salt for garnish or chocolate chips for added texture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some paper to hang over the edges for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the chopped chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar with the melted chocolate mixture. Stir thoroughly until well blended.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition until fully incorporated. Then add the vanilla extract and mix again.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt, stirring until just combined, taking care not to overmix. If desired, incorporate chocolate chips for a textural contrast.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. If using, sprinkle sea salt on top before placing in the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Allow to cool in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: brownies, chocolate, dessert, indulgent, baking