Description
Fudgy, rich, and deeply chocolatey brownies made with nutty brown butter for a gourmet twist. These brownies feature a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center and a shiny, crackly top, making them perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons dry milk powder
- 3.5 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa), roughly chopped
- 4 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, flour, and salt.
- In a stainless-steel pan over medium heat, brown the butter until amber in color and nutty in aroma. Whisk in the dry milk powder.
- Transfer the brown butter to a heat-proof bowl. Add the chopped dark chocolate and cocoa powder, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla until the sugar dissolves.
- Slowly pour the brown butter and chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to combine.
- Fold in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips (if using) until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 28–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 1–2 hours, then lift out using the parchment and cut into 16 squares.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top after baking for a sweet-salty finish.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze tightly wrapped brownies for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- For gluten-free brownies, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
