Better Than Boxed Brownies

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt together butter and granulated sugar on the stove or in the microwave.
  2. 2Melt together butter and granulated sugar on the stove or in the microwave.
  3. 3Melt together butter and granulated sugar on the stove or in the microwave.
  4. 4Add 4 ounces of chopped dark chocolate (bar or chips) to the melted butter and sugar mixture.
  5. 5Add 4 ounces of chopped dark chocolate (bar or chips) to the melted butter and sugar mixture.
  6. 6Add 4 ounces of chopped dark chocolate (bar or chips) to the melted butter and sugar mixture.
  7. 7Pop the mixture back into the microwave just until everything melts together and looks smooth but still a little grainy.
  8. 8Pop the mixture back into the microwave just until everything melts together and looks smooth but still a little grainy.
  9. 9Pop the mixture back into the microwave just until everything melts together and looks smooth but still a little grainy.
  10. 10Add two eggs straight from the fridge and whisk them in right away.
  11. 11Add two eggs straight from the fridge and whisk them in right away.
  12. 12Add two eggs straight from the fridge and whisk them in right away.
  13. 13Whisk vigorously for about a minute until the batter turns glossy and shiny.
  14. 14Whisk vigorously for about a minute until the batter turns glossy and shiny.
  15. 15Whisk vigorously for about a minute until the batter turns glossy and shiny.
  16. 16Add salt and vanilla extract until combined.
  17. 17Add salt and vanilla extract until combined.
  18. 18Add salt and vanilla extract until combined.
  19. 19Add cocoa powder and a little flour.
  20. 20Add cocoa powder and a little flour.
  21. 21Add cocoa powder and a little flour.
  22. 22Use a spatula to fold together until just combined.
  23. 23Use a spatula to fold together until just combined.
  24. 24Use a spatula to fold together until just combined.
  25. 25If desired, add more chocolate chips.
  26. 26If desired, add more chocolate chips.
  27. 27If desired, add more chocolate chips.
  28. 28Pour the batter into an 8 by 8 pan lined with Parchment paper.
  29. 29Pour the batter into an 8 by 8 pan lined with Parchment paper.
  30. 30Pour the batter into an 8 by 8 pan lined with Parchment paper.
  31. 31Bake the brownies until they have a rich, chocolatey appearance with a classic crackly top.
  32. 32Bake the brownies until they have a rich, chocolatey appearance with a classic crackly top.
  33. 33Bake the brownies until they have a rich, chocolatey appearance with a classic crackly top.

Ingredients

  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • granulated sugar
  • granulated sugar
  • granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate
  • 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate
  • 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla extract
  • cocoa powder
  • cocoa powder
  • cocoa powder
  • flour
  • flour
  • flour
  • chocolate chips
  • chocolate chips
  • 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.