# The BEST Fudgy Brownie Recipe

This recipe makes fudgy brownies with a shiny, crackly top!

- Total time: 8 min
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 226 g unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 75 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 400 g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 15 ml vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate
- 270 g semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup chocolate

## Instructions

1. Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cube 1 cup (226g) of unsalted butter and melt it in the microwave in 20 second bursts, stirring between.
3. Add 3/4 cup (75g) of unsweetened cocoa powder to the melted butter using a sifter.
4. Add 2 cups (400g) of granulated sugar to the mixture using a sifter.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder (optional).
6. Whisk vigorously until well combined.
7. Add 3 large room temperature eggs all together and whisk again.
8. Add 1 tablespoon (15ml) of vanilla extract.
9. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
10. Whisk again until well combined.
11. Chop 1 1/2 cups (270g) of semi-sweet chocolate and set aside a small amount for garnish.
12. Add 1 cup (120g) of all-purpose flour and gently fold it in until combined.
13. Gently fold in the chopped chocolate.
14. Prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
15. Transfer the brownie batter to the prepared pan, spread evenly and top with the reserved chocolate and flaked sea salt.
16. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, depending on desired consistency.

## Equipment

- oven
- knife
- large bowl
- sifter
- whisk
- spatula
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- parchment paper

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/X9hKRIQ3uxc?si=Yi6KHLGaVP1rTV9J
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4d7ff9be-80eb-4df8-b350-70b1c59b0f38
- Extracted: 2025-02-23

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