Fudgy Brownies
These brownies are dense and gooey with a shiny, crackly top. The texture comes from using melted chocolate and a specific technique of whipping the eggs and sugar to create a meringue-like structure. They are rich and deeply chocolatey.
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup
- 7 ounces dark chocolate chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter together over double boiler or in microwave until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs and sugar vigorously for 1 minute until pale and thick.
- Stir cooled chocolate mixture and vanilla into egg mixture until just combined.
- Sift flour and salt over wet ingredients, fold until no flour streaks remain.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, spread evenly.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until top is dry and shiny, edges are set, and toothpick has moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in pan before lifting out and slicing.
Notes
Brownies will be very soft while warm but will set as they cool. Do not overbake.