Homemade Fudgy Brownies with Flaky Salt
Look no further for the ultimate brownie recipe! Super easy to make, with a fudgy texture, they're the only brownie recipe you'll ever need. With plenty of butter and just the right mixture of chocolate and cocoa powder, they're everything you're looking for in a brownie. Sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt for an absolutely perfect blend of flavors.
Ingredients
- 18 tablespoons butter
- 3 ounces dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 ½ cups sugar
- 3 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Line a 9 X 13 baking pan with parchment.
- Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium power until melted and smooth, stirring every 30 seconds for about 2 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cayenne.
- Place the melted chocolate in a large bowl and whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Gently fold in the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Place into prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula or knife. Sprinkle with Flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges just begin to pull away from the sides of the pan and the top is set and shiny.
- Allow to cool Completely in the pan before cutting.
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Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Use the best quality chocolate for a rich chocolate flavor.
- Sprinkle generously with flaky salt so that there is a little on each bite.
- Remove from the oven as soon as the sides start pulling away from the pan.
- If testing with a toothpick, it should have crumbs on it and not come out clean.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
