Better Than Boxed Brownies
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Melt together butter and granulated sugar on the stove or in the microwave.
- 2Add 4 ounces of chopped dark chocolate (bar or chips) to the melted butter and sugar mixture.
- 3Pop the mixture back into the microwave just until everything melts together and looks smooth but still a little grainy.
- 4Add two eggs straight from the fridge and whisk them in right away.
- 5Whisk vigorously for about a minute until the batter turns glossy and shiny.
- 6Add salt and vanilla extract until combined.
- 7Add cocoa powder and a little flour.
- 8Use a spatula to fold together until just combined.
- 9If desired, add more chocolate chips.
- 10Pour the batter into an 8 by 8 pan lined with Parchment paper.
- 11Bake the brownies until they have a rich, chocolatey appearance with a classic crackly top.
Ingredients
- butter
- granulated sugar
- 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate
- 2 eggs
- salt
- vanilla extract
- cocoa powder
- flour
- chocolate chips
Equipment
stovemicrowavewhiskspatula8 by 8 panParchment paper
Tips
- Heating the sugar helps dissolve the sugar crystals into the fat, which contributes to a shiny, crackly top.
- Whisk vigorously for about a minute until the batter turns glossy and shiny to create a paper-thin meringue on top.
- Using Dutch process cocoa provides a smoother, more intense chocolate taste without bitterness.
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