Description
These brownies stay soft and rich with a warm, nutty taste from browned butter, resulting in deep chocolate flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup salted butter, cubed (170 grams before browning, 140 grams after)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (113 grams)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (56 mL)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (63 grams)
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (158 grams)
- 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar (174 grams)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 grams)
- Pinch of espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep your oven to 350โ and spray an 8×8 metal pan with nonstick spray, lining it with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it turns deep gold and smells nutty, about 3-6 minutes after melting.
- Stir in chopped semi-sweet chocolate until melted, then whisk in vegetable oil and cocoa powder. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolk, and granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Combine the chocolate mix with the egg mixture when itโs warm (not hot) and whisk until combined.
- Gently fold in flour and optional espresso powder, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 29 to 32 minutes. The center should wobble slightly, edges set, and top shiny.
- Cool in the pan for about 1 hour before slicing, using a sharp knife.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days at room temperature.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve warm with vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of flaky salt or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg