These incredibly chocolate brownies are perfectly fudgy on the inside while having a crunchy outside crust for the ultimate dessert.
Servings: 16
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 25 minutesminutes
Ingredients
2 ¼cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips or small chunks
4large eggs
2sticks melted unsalted butter
1 ½cupssugar
2teaspoonsvanilla
1teaspooncoarse sea salt
1teaspoonbaking soda
2cupsall-purpose flour
1/3cupcocoa powder
Instructions
Place the 2 cups of chocolate in a large metal bowl, then place it over a pot a ¼ of the way filled with simmering water over low to medium heat.
Heat the chocolate until it is melted. Move it around using a rubber spatula.
While the chocolate is melting, whisk together the eggs and melted unsalted butter.
Next, add in the sugar, salt, and vanilla until combined. Make sure not to overmix.
Sift the flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder into the bowl.
Switch to a rubber spatula and fold the sifted ingredients into the egg, sugar, and butter mixture just until mixed.
Once the chocolate is melted, pour it into the bowl with the other ingredients and fold them together using a spatula.
Butter a 13x9 baking dish.
Place in a sheet of parchment paper to completely cover the inside of the pan.
Transfer the brownie batter to the pan and smooth it out using a rubber spatula to make it flat for even cooking.
Bake in the oven at 350° for 25 minutes for a perfect fudgy center.
As soon as the brownies are removed from the oven, evenly sprinkle on the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips for more chocolate flavor.
Cool for 25 to 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make-Ahead: Although they will taste their freshest as soon as they are done cooling, you can make these up to 2 days ahead.How to Store: Cover and keep these brownies at room temperature for 5 days. You can also cover them and keep them in the refrigerator for 7 days. These will freeze well and be covered for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator for 1 day or until thawed.How to Reheat: You can eat this cold, at room temperature, or warm. If you prefer to eat these warm, place the desired number of brownies in a pan and cover it with foil. Bake at 350° for 3 to 4 minutes or until warm.If you prefer that these are not fudgy, cook them for an additional 10 to 12 minutes.Do not overmix the brownies, as you do not want to incorporate too much air into them.The parchment paper will ensure it does not stick and assist in keeping the brownies moist.