The BEST Brownies
These brownies are the perfect combination of rich, fudgy decadence and delicate crinkly tops. Made with melted chocolate for a deep cocoa flavor and just the right balance of chewiness, they have a soft, gooey center with crisp edges. The crackly top forms from whipping the eggs and sugar, creating that signature bakery-style texture. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, these brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream—perfect for any occasion!
Servings 9 brownies
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
- Hand Mixer or Whisk
- Spatula
- 9” square cake pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips melted
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup dutch processed cocoa powder or unsweetened
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with brown sugar. Use a whisk or beater to mix until fully combined. Add eggs, vanilla, and melted chocolate, mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F. Line the cake pan with parchment paper. Pour brownie batter into the pan.
- Bake brownies for 25 minutes, or just until the edges are set. The brownies will continue to set as they cool.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them off to cool completely. Serve warm with a cold glass of milk!
Notes
1. Mixing the ingredients with the hot, melted chocolate allows for the sugar to dissolve, causing the “crinkly appearance.”
2. Using dutch processed cocoa powder takes away the bitterness that unsweetened cocoa powder has.
2. Using dutch processed cocoa powder takes away the bitterness that unsweetened cocoa powder has.