Description
Chocolate-packed better than a boyfriend brownies redefine dessert indulgence with rich layers of intense flavor. Fudgy chocolate goodness and unexpected ingredients create a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 227 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup (50 grams) mini marshmallows
- Sprinkle of sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring an ideal baking environment for chocolate decadence.
- Pan Preparation: Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with butter, line with parchment paper, creating easy removal access for the finished brownies.
- Dry Ingredients: Thoroughly whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until completely blended and lump-free.
- Chocolate Base: Melt chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Sugar Integration: Whisk granulated and brown sugars into the molten chocolate mixture, blending until the sugars fully dissolve and create a silky texture.
- Egg Incorporation: Add eggs one at a time, mixing vigorously to create a uniform, rich batter that promises ultimate brownie indulgence.
- Batter Fusion: Delicately fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, minimizing stirring to preserve the brownie’s tender crumb and luxurious texture.
- Baking Process: Transfer batter to the prepared pan, spreading evenly and tapping to eliminate air bubbles, then bake for 25-30 minutes until the center sets and a delicate crackly top forms.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, then lift using parchment paper, slice into squares, and savor this ultimate chocolate experience.
Notes
- Chocolate Quality Matters: Select high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate for deeper, more robust flavor that elevates the entire brownie experience.
- Precise Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing batter after adding dry ingredients to maintain a tender, fudgy texture and prevent tough, dense brownies.
- Temperature Control Critical: Let eggs and butter reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother batter integration and more consistent baking results.
- Altitude Adjustment Needed: For high-altitude baking, reduce sugar slightly and increase oven temperature by 25°F to compensate for lower air pressure affecting texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg