Recipe
Fudge Brownies
These fudge brownies bake up with a shiny, delicate top and a dense chocolate center. Cocoa powder, melted butter, chocolate chips, and optional pecans make a classic 9-by-13-inch pan of brownies for sharing.
Ingredients
Brownie Batter | |
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1 | cup unsalted butter, melted |
2 1⁄4 | cups granulated sugar |
1 1⁄4 | cups dutch-processed cocoa powder |
1 | teaspoon salt |
1 | teaspoon baking powder |
1 | tablespoon vanilla extract |
4 | egg, large |
1 1⁄2 | cups all-purpose flour |
2 | cups semisweet chocolate chip |
1⁄2 -3⁄4 | cup pecan, chopped, optional |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). |
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| 2. | Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. |
| 3. | Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl. |
| 4. | Stir in the granulated sugar until the mixture is evenly combined. |
| 5. | Warm the butter mixture briefly until hot to the touch but not bubbling, then stir until it looks glossy. |
| 6. | Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. |
| 7. | Whisk in the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and vanilla until no dry pockets remain. |
| 8. | Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the batter is smooth. |
| 9. | Fold in the flour just until incorporated. |
| 10. | Fold in the chocolate chips and the pecans, if using. |
| 11. | Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. |
| 12. | Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, until the edges are set and a tester inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. |
| 13. | Let the brownies cool for 5 minutes, then run a table knife around the edge of the pan. |
| 14. | Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares. |
Published on Jul 23, 2024 by Luminița
