Description
Rich and soft brownies made with browned butter for a nutty flavor that enhances the chocolate.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter, cubed (170 grams before browning, 140 grams after)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (113 grams)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (56 mL)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (63 grams)
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (158 grams)
- 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar (174 grams)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 grams)
- pinch of espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉. Spray an 8×8 metal pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
- Add cubed butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter, stirring occasionally. Cook until golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 3-6 minutes).
- Stir in semi-sweet chocolate until melted, then whisk in vegetable oil and cocoa powder. Let mixture cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolk, and granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes until fully dissolved. Then whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Whisk chocolate mixture into the egg/sugar mixture. Fold in flour and espresso powder, then the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 29 to 32 minutes. Center should wobble slightly; do not over bake.
- Let cool in the pan for about 1 hour and 20 minutes before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
For neat slices, use a sharp knife and run it under hot water between cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American