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Ultimate Fudgy Brown Butter Brownies with Shiny Crackly Tops

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Make the best brownie recipe at home with this simple, one-bowl method. These brownies are ultra-fudgy, chewy, and feature a desirable shiny, crackly top, enhanced by the rich flavor of brown butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until the butter foams, then develops brown bits at the bottom and smells nutty. This is brown butter. Remove from heat immediately.
  3. Pour the hot brown butter into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Whisk the eggs into the sugar mixture one at a time until fully incorporated. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. For fudgy brownies, the center should still look slightly underdone when you remove the pan.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • Browning the butter is key to achieving a deep, gourmet flavor in these chocolate dessert bars.
  • To get that shiny, crackly top, ensure your sugar and eggs are well whisked after adding the warm brown butter.
  • For thicker brownies, use an 8×8 inch pan instead, but increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes.

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