Better Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these irresistibly rich and fudgy "Better Brownies." Perfectly balancing a dense, gooey center and a crackly, glossy top, this recipe elevates classic homemade brownies with the addition of melted semi-sweet chocolate and two types of sugar for an extra depth of flavor. Featuring just a handful of pantry staples, these brownies come together in under 40 minutes, making them a quick yet decadent treat. Customize your batch with optional mix-ins like crunchy nuts or extra chocolate chips for added texture. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on their own, these brownies are a surefire crowd-pleaser. Ideal for baking beginners and experts alike, this recipe is the perfect blend of simplicity and indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 170 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 65 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 75 grams optional mix-ins (e.g., nuts, additional chocolate chips)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang to easily lift out the brownies later.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth. Let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate-butter mixture until fully incorporated and glossy.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
If using optional mix-ins like nuts or additional chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out with a spatula to smooth the top.
Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). Do not overbake!
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out with the parchment paper overhang.
For clean edges, use a sharp knife to cut the brownies into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.1 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.7 g | 494% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 1476 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.0 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 360.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 953 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
