You Asked for Chocolate Brownies
Satisfy your chocolate cravings with these irresistibly rich and fudgy "You Asked for Chocolate Brownies." This easy-to-make recipe combines 70% dark chocolate, a duo of sugars for caramelized depth, and a touch of cocoa powder for an indulgent, melt-in-your-mouth texture. With just 15 minutes of prep, these brownies are perfect for weeknight desserts or special occasions. Customize the batter with chopped walnuts or extra chocolate chips for added crunch or gooeyness. Whether you enjoy them warm or cooled, their crackly top and perfectly moist center will have everyone coming back for seconds. Bake these classic brownies today and experience the ultimate chocolate treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 170 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams brown sugar (light or dark)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 95 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 100 grams optional: chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides to help lift the brownies out later.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate together, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
Add the vanilla extract and the cooled chocolate-butter mixture to the egg-sugar mixture. Stir to combine until smooth.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Gently fold everything together using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. If you’re adding mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using the back of a spoon or a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (but not wet batter).
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan.
Slice the brownies into 9 squares (or smaller pieces if desired) and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 247 mg | 5% | |
*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.
