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Ultimate Fudgy Brownies (Crinkly Top, Fudgy Center)

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Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Sifter For cocoa and flour

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined – do not overmix.
  • Add chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  • Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter. For extra gooey brownies, bake on the shorter side.
  • Cool: Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • Slice: Use a hot knife (dip in hot water and wipe clean between each slice) for clean, neat squares.
  • Serve: Cut into 16 squares and enjoy.
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