Cloud Nine Brownies
Indulge in pure decadence with our Cloud Nine Brownies, the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers! These ultra-fudgy brownies strike the perfect balance between richness and sweetness, thanks to the blend of melted semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of cocoa powder. With a beautifully crackly top and an irresistibly moist texture, every bite feels like dessert heaven. Optional mix-ins like chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips add a delightful crunch or extra gooeyness, making this recipe endlessly customizable. Ready in just 40 minutes and made with simple pantry staples, these brownies are perfect for any occasion, from casual snacking to special celebrations. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoy straight from the fridge for a fudgier bite—it’s impossible not to fall in love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams semisweet chocolate chips
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 125 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons baking powder
- 50 grams chopped nuts (optional)
- 50 grams mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a medium-sized saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips together, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugars and mix until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time to the mixture, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be thick and glossy.
If desired, gently fold in the optional chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips for added texture.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with the spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang, slice into 12 squares, and serve.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for a fudgier texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.9 g | 334% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.2 g | 686% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 934 mg | 311% | |
| Sodium | 1576 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 579.7 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.9 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 438.9 g | ||
| Protein | 65.2 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 453 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 2106 mg | 45% | |
*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.
