Description
Indulge in the warm, gooey delight of Crack Top Fudgy Brownies, featuring a rich chocolate flavor and a signature crinkly top.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl until fully liquefied, then let cool slightly.
- Mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs one by one, followed by the vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
- Mix together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Add chocolate chips if using, folding them into the batter.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the brownies in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring them using parchment paper.
- Cut into squares and serve with powdered sugar or ice cream if desired.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter once the flour is added for the best fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, chocolate, fudgy brownies, baking