Fudgy Brownies
Sixteen 2-inch squares Darker, richer, and fudgier than Brownies Cockaigne, this is our idea of the perfect, modern brownie. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper so it extends over 2 sides.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (4 oz or 115g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- ½ cup packed (115g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- (2 teaspoons espresso powder)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- (½ teaspoon flaky sea salt)
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 stick (4 oz or 115g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- ½ cup packed (115g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- (2 teaspoons espresso powder)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- (½ teaspoon flaky sea salt)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Melt, stirring frequently, in a large saucepan over low heat: 1 stick (4 oz or 115g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips
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Step 2.
Whisk in until the sugar is dissolved: ½ cup (100g) sugar; ½ cup packed (115g) brown sugar
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Step 3.
Whisk in until just combined: 2 large eggs; (2 teaspoons espresso powder); 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Step 4.
Stir in just until combined: ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ teaspoon salt
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Step 5.
Scrape into the prepared pan. If desired, sprinkle over the top: (½ teaspoon flaky sea salt)
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Step 6.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a rack before cutting.