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Brown Butter Brownies

Irresistibly Fudgy Brown Butter Brownies to Savor

These Brown Butter Brownies are rich, fudgy treats made from scratch, featuring nutty flavor and a perfect crackly top.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • 8x8 inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Decadent Brown Butter Brownies
  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter completely, stirring gently until it bubbles and turns golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  2. Melt the Chocolate: Add high-quality dark chocolate to the warm browned butter, stirring until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Whisk Sugars and Eggs: In a large bowl, combine granulated and brown sugars with eggs. Whisk until thoroughly blended and the sugar has dissolved, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Stir the brown butter and chocolate mixture into the sugar-egg mixture. Add vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing until uniform.
  5. Add Flour and Chocolate Chunks: Sift in flour and fold gently until no dry flour remains. The batter should be thick and gooey.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour batter into a lined or greased 8x8-inch pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is crackly.
  7. Cool and Slice: Cool brownies in the pan for 30-40 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter to keep the brownies fudgy. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!

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