Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prep an 8x8 inch baking dish by adding a square of parchment paper, trimming the corners, and placing it in the dish to prevent sticking.
  2. 2Melt one cup of unsalted butter using short bursts in the microwave.
  3. 3Crack three eggs into a separate bowl to easily remove any shells.
  4. 4Add one cup of melted butter to a large bowl.
  5. 5Add one tablespoon of coffee to the bowl.
  6. 6Add one tablespoon of vanilla to the bowl.
  7. 7Add one cup of granulated sugar to the bowl.
  8. 8Add one cup (200 grams) of light brown sugar to the bowl.
  9. 9Whisk the wet ingredients until smooth.
  10. 10Add the three cracked eggs to the mixture and whisk again.
  11. 11Add 120 grams or one cup of flour to the bowl.
  12. 12Add 3/4 of a cup of cocoa powder to the bowl.
  13. 13Sift one teaspoon of salt into the bowl.
  14. 14Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until almost combined, then switch to a spatula to continue folding until fully mixed.
  15. 15Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  16. 16Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  17. 17Push the batter towards the edges of the pan to help it self-level in the oven.
  18. 18Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about half an hour, or until the center is just set.
  19. 19Allow the brownie to cool completely before handling or cutting.
  20. 20Unfold the parchment paper and cut the brownie into squares.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon coffee
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • chocolate chips

Equipment

8x8 inch baking dishparchment paperlarge bowlwhiskspatulaoven

Tips

  • Use short bursts when melting butter in the microwave to prevent it from exploding.
  • Crack eggs into a separate bowl first to easily remove any shells.
  • Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor, but can be substituted with water or vanilla.
  • Blooming cocoa powder (mixing it into warm melted butter) can make brownies extra chocolatey and fudgy, but is not essential for this recipe.
  • Sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps.
  • If the batter gets cold while mixing, it can lead to a denser cake.
  • Consider adding toasted nuts along with chocolate chips.
  • Underbaking slightly will result in fudgier brownies.
  • Allow brownies to cool before handling or cutting.