Description
Deliciously fudgy brownies with a nutty flavor from browned butter, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter (170 grams before browning, 140 grams after), cubed
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (113 grams)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (56 mL)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (63 grams)
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (158 grams)
- 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar (174 grams)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 grams)
- Pinch of espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 metal pan with parchment and spray the parchment with nonstick spray.
- In a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, brown the cubed butter. Stir frequently until golden-brown and nutty.
- Stir the chopped semi-sweet chocolate into the warm browned butter until melted, then whisk in the vegetable oil and cocoa powder until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, extra yolk, and granulated sugar until thickened. Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Slowly pour the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Gently fold in the flour and espresso powder, then the chocolate chips, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 29–32 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly wobbly.
- Cool the pan on a wire rack for about 1 hour and 20 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
Use unsalted butter and add 1/4 tsp extra salt for preference. Swap flour for cocoa powder for chewier bars. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American