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Fudgy Brownies

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Rich and decadent fudgy brownies made with melted chocolate, cocoa, and espresso for depth. Dense, moist, and topped with optional sea salt for the perfect indulgent dessert.

Info

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 45 minutes
  • Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients

  • Chocolate of your choice – 8 oz (225g), chopped
  • Dutch-processed cocoa powder – 3/4 cup total (divided: 1/4 cup + 1/2 cup)
  • Espresso powder – 1 Tbsp
  • Unsalted butter – 1 1/4 cups (melted)
  • Granulated sugar – 2 cups
  • Dark brown sugar – 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
  • Kosher salt – 2 tsp
  • Large eggs – 6
  • All-purpose flour – 1 cup
  • (Optional) Flaky sea salt – for topping

Procedure

Step 1: Prepare Pan

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper.
  3. Grease parchment with butter as well.

Step 2: Make Chocolate Base

  1. In a bowl, combine chopped chocolate, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and melted butter.
  2. Mix until smooth.

Step 3: Make Sugar-Egg Mixture

  1. In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla.
  2. Crack eggs into a separate bowl, then add to sugar mixture.
  3. Beat until light and airy (incorporating air for texture).

Step 4: Combine Mixtures

  1. Pour chocolate mixture into sugar-egg mixture.
  2. Stir until well combined.

Step 5: Add Dry Ingredients

  1. Sift flour and remaining 1/2 cup cocoa powder over batter.
  2. Gently fold into mixture until just combined.

Step 6: Bake in Two Stages

  1. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove from oven and bang pan firmly on a hard surface to release air bubbles.
  3. Return to oven and bake an additional 25 minutes, until edges are set but center is slightly soft.

Step 7: Finish & Serve

  1. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt (optional).
  2. Let brownies cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Banging the pan midway helps create the signature crackly top.
  • For extra fudginess, slightly underbake and allow to finish setting as they cool.
  • Store covered at room temperature up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 1 week.
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