Irresistibly Chewy Brown Butter Brownies
These irresistibly chewy brownies use brown butter for a deeply flavored treat.
Equipment
- light-colored saucepan
- whisk
- mixing bowl
- 8×8 inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- wire rack
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter browned
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat until foamy, brown bits form, then pour into a heatproof bowl.
- Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the warm brown butter until fully combined.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time until just incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into an 8×8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until edges look set.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Browning the butter enhances flavor and creates a denser, chewier texture. Higher brown sugar retention ensures moisture for chewiness. Cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g
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