The Best Chocolate Brownie
These fudgy brownies are chocolatey and gooey not cakey. They are the ultimate brownie, rich and delicious.
Equipment
- 1 9x9 glass or metal baking dish *glass dish will take more time to bake in my experience
Ingredients
- 200 grams butter unsalted (preferably)
- 200 grams dark chocolate chips 70% cocoa or higher
- 1 cup light brown sugar loosely packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 75 grams all purpose flour (1/2 cup)
- 30 grams cocoa powder (¼ cup)
- salt pinch (omit if using salted butter)
- 75-100 grams dark chocolate bar (cooking chocolate preferably) chopped into chunks (optional)
- 1 cup nuts (pecans or walnuts) roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F
- Spray a 9" square baking pan with oil and line with parchment paper with edges overhanging on all sides.
- Place butter and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments (stirring in between), until melted and smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla
- Add lightly beaten eggs (make sure the chocolate is not too hot)
- Mix well until smooth.
- Add the all purpose flour, coca and salt (if using) and stir again.
- Add chopped chocolate bar and/or chopped nuts if using
- Bake for 28-30 minutes for gooey brownies, 30-32 for fudgey brownies and 35-37 minutes for more cake like brownies. Reduce the time by 2 minutes if you didn't add any extra chocolate.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then remove from the pan using the parchment paper to lift them out and let them cool for an additional 20 minutes before cutting them.
- They can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 days or they can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use a good quality baking chocolate and dutch process cocoa powder if you can. It will result in the most decadent chocolate flavor.
If you are using eating chocolate (chocolate bars) for add-ins, make sure to use a good quality bar to ensure you get a nice melt.
I recommend that you toast your nuts before chopping to enhance their flavor if you are using them.