The Perfect Fudgy Brownies

25m
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Pre-heat your oven to 335F and line a 9” baking pan.
  2. 2Melt the butter, 1 oz semi-sweet chocolate, and 3 oz dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second increments, stirring in between.
  3. 3Whisk eggs and sugar on a standing mixer at medium-high speed until you achieve a light, thick, and ribbony mixture.
  4. 4Pour the chocolate and butter mix into the eggs and sugar and fold in gently.
  5. 5Mix the instant coffee with hot water and pour in, then gently fold.
  6. 6Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold in.
  7. 7Add 2 oz chocolate chips and fold.
  8. 8Pour the batter into the lined pan and add more chocolate on top if desired.
  9. 9Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  10. 10Let cool, cut, and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp instant coffee
  • 1 tbsp hot water
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 2 oz chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Equipment

microwave-safe bowlstanding mixer9” baking pan

Tips

  • Quality ingredients are key to getting the best brownies.
  • Don skip the coffee; it amplifies the chocolate flavor.
  • Don overbake your brownies; they should still have a jiggle, and a toothpick should come out with slightly wet crumbs attached.