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Delicious Ultimate Fudgy Brownies

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These ultimate fudgy brownies feature a perfect crackly top and a dense, melt-in-your-mouth interior. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, they are perfect for any occasion and loved by all.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 225g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler. Let cool slightly until warm but not hot.
  3. Stir the granulated sugar vigorously into the melted chocolate mixture for about 2 minutes until thick and glossy to develop the crackly top.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. The batter will become glossy and slightly thick.
  5. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Stop folding when no dry streaks remain; do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and gently tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Start checking at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. The top should be shiny and slightly firm.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before lifting out and slicing to get neat, fudgy squares.

Notes

Whisk sugar thoroughly into the melted chocolate mixture to achieve the shiny crackly top. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent cakey brownies. Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification. Cool brownies completely before slicing for neat squares. Oven temperatures vary; monitor baking time closely to avoid overbaking.

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