Browned Butter Chocolate Brownies
The fusion of rich, nutty flavors intertwined with luscious chocolate is the ultimate indulgence in these Browned Butter Chocolate Brownies.
What will I need for this recipe?
Unsalted Butter – Unsalted butter brings out the browned butter’s rich, nutty flavors to enhance the chocolate in brownies without overwhelming their delicate balance
Granulated Sugar – This is the key in brownies for sweetness, structure, and texture. It helps create a soft, fudgy interior and a signature crackly top by caramelizing during baking.
Brown Sugar – Brown sugar adds moisture, depth, and a hint of molasses flavor to brownies.
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Its fine texture blends smoothly, creating rich, fudgy brownies. It also helps achieve a deep, dark color and adds slight bitterness, balancing the sweetness perfectly.
Vanilla Extract – Vanilla extract brings warmth and complexity. It complements the chocolate by rounding out the sweetness and intensifying the rich, fudgy taste
Salt – Salt is essential in brownies to balance sweetness and enhance the chocolate flavor. It heightens the richness of the cocoa and helps create a more complex, satisfying taste, ensuring the brownies aren’t overly sweet.
Eggs – Eggs are crucial for structure, moisture, and richness in brownies. They help bind the ingredients together, contributing to a fudgy texture while adding a subtle richness.
All Purpose Flour – All-purpose flour helps bind the ingredients together, creating a firm yet tender texture. The right amount of flour ensures that the brownies are neither too dense nor too cake-like.
Baking Powder – Baking powder can make brownies slightly lighter, though it’s not common in traditional brownie recipes. It is perfect for these light, cake like brownies that’s a family favorite!
Chocolate Chips – Chocolate chips, though optional, add extra pockets of melted chocolate. They create gooey, decadent bites throughout the batter, providing both sweetness and intensity.
How to make Browned Butter Chocolate Brownies
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Brown the Butter-In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, lifting and swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and starts to smell nutty. BE SURE NOT TO BURN. This should take about 4-6 minutes.
Mix the Sugars and Cocoa: Remove the browned butter from heat and immediately add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir until well combined.
Add Vanilla and Salt: Stir in the vanilla extract or vanilla bean gel/paste and salt.
Incorporate your Eggs: Let the mixture cool slightly, then add in your eggs one at a time, stirring/mixing well after each addition.
Combine all purpose Flour and Baking Powder: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until combined. If you’re using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving. SERVE AND ENJOY!
Browned Butter Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 1/4 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar Packed
- 3/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 TSP Salt
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 TSP Baking Powder
- 1 Cup Chocolate Chips Optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Brown the Butter-In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, lifting and swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and starts to smell nutty. BE SURE NOT TO BURN. This should take about 4-6 minutes.
- Mix the Sugars and Cocoa: Remove the browned butter from heat and immediately add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir until well combined.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Stir in the vanilla extract or vanilla bean gel/paste and salt.
- Incorporate your Eggs: Let the mixture cool slightly, then add in your eggs one at a time, stirring/mixing well after each addition.
- Combine all purpose Flour and Baking Powder: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until combined. If you're using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving. SERVE AND ENJOY!
FAQ
How can I make my brownies more fudgy?
For fudgier brownies, use more butter and less flour, and be sure to avoid over-baking. The key to fudgy brownies is a moist, dense texture, so err on the side of slightly under-baking.
Can I add mix-ins like nuts or candy?
Absolutely! Feel free to add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or other mix-ins to customize your brownies. Just fold them into the batter gently to avoid disrupting the texture.
Can I use a different type of cocoa powder?
Unsweetened cocoa powder is recommended for its rich chocolate flavor. Using a different type, like Dutch-processed cocoa, may change the final taste slightly, but it can still work.
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