Here are my top three “icks” when it comes to brownies: cakey, no chocolate chips, and no shiny top. These brown butter brownies hit the nail on the head and deliver in all three of those areas; they’re fudgy, packed with chocolate and have the signature shiny top.
The brown butter adds a depth of flavor most brownies lack, and the mixture of both granulated and brown sugar gives a balanced level of sweetness and a chewier texture.
The only thing left to say is be prepared to finish the entire pan in a matter of a day or two because they’re addicting!
Ingredients:
for 9 large brownies
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sigar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk
- 3 eggs
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cacao powder
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9×9 baking dish.
- Brown the butter in a small saucepan. Pour into a large mixing bowl.
- Immediately add in both sugars + milk or cream and whisk vigorously until well combined. The mixture will be grainy and thick at first.
- Add in the eggs and whisk for a minute or 2 until the mixture is glossy and thick.
- Whisk in the vanilla, salt and cacao powder until just combined,
- Add in the flour and whisk until no streaks of flour remain, then fold in chocolate chips. Don’t over-mix!
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with streaks/ clumps of brownie batter.
- Allow the brownies to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and enjoying, but preferably over an hour to allow them to fully set.
Notes:
Bake time will depend on your pan and oven; start checking the brownies at about 35/40 minutes with a toothpick and do so until they reach the desired doneness.
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This recipe is SO good! I eat gluten free and decided to try this recipe with Bob’s Red Mill gluten free 1-1 flour and they turned out really great. This will definitely be my go-to brownie recipe!!