Description
These ultra-fudgy one-bowl brownies deliver a crisp, crackly top and a dense, gooey center with zero cleanup stress. Made with simple pantry staples and just one bowl, they are the perfect easy dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides, and lightly grease the parchment.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan. Pour into a large mixing bowl and let cool for a minute.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the warm butter. Whisk vigorously for 30-60 seconds until the mixture is shiny and glossy.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should look slightly underbaked. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before lifting them out and cutting into squares. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
Notes
Do not overbake the brownies as they continue to cook in the pan after removal. For the best crackly top, ensure the sugar and butter mixture is glossy before adding eggs. Spoon and level the flour to avoid dry brownies. Room temperature eggs emulsify better, but cold eggs work too. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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