Description
These fudgy one-bowl brownies feature a signature crackly crinkle top and a dense, moist center. They are incredibly easy to make with just a bowl and whisk, requiring no special equipment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides. Grease the parchment lightly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar vigorously for 2-3 minutes until pale, thick, and frothy.
- Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture. Add vanilla extract and whisk gently until just combined.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold in with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
- Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chunks if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging to it.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For the best crackly top, whisk the eggs and sugar vigorously until pale and thick. Do not overbake; the toothpick should have moist crumbs, not be clean. Cool completely before slicing to ensure the structure sets. For gluten-free, swap all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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