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chocolate chip brownies

Fudgy Chocolate Chip Brownies

5 from 1 vote
Making true Chocolate Chip Brownies from scratch gives you that irresistible, deep fudge texture you simply cannot get from a boxed mix. This easy recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and a simple whisking technique for a perfectly crinkly top and dense center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Creates a rich, dense texture
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Essential for the crinkly top
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed Adds chewiness and moisture
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature Must be at room temperature to blend properly
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder Sifted to remove lumps
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Divided use

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 inch metal baking pan For best heat conduction
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining ingredients
  • 1 Whisk For aerating the eggs and sugar
  • 1 Silicone spatula For gently folding batter

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, aggressively whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously for about three full minutes until the mixture falls in pale, thick ribbons.
    thick pale glossy egg and sugar mixture falling in ribbons from a whisk
  4. Gently fold in the sifted all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt using a silicone spatula just until no dry streaks remain.
    hand folding cocoa powder and flour into brownie batter with a spatula
  5. Stir in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the surface.
    stirring chocolate chips into dense glossy brownie batter
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist fudge crumbs. Let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 65gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Measure your flour carefully using the spoon and level method to avoid cakey results. Let the pan cool completely before slicing for clean, sharp edges.

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