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Dark chocolate brownie on a plate with a spoon

Dark Chocolate Brownies

These brownies are bittersweet, fudgy and rich.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownies, dark chocolate
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 239kcal

Ingredients

  • 140 grams unsalted butter melted
  • 207 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 116 grams unsweetened chocolate melted
  • 100 grams all-purpose flour
  • 25 grams natural cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp table salt
  • 175 grams unsweetened chocolate chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk melted butter with sugar until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  • Whisk in eggs, vanilla extract and espresso powder for around 1 minute. If you're using eggs cold from the fridge, it'll start off a bit gloopy, so make sure to whisk it until it's smooth.
  • Whisk in melted chocolate. Make sure the chocolate isn't hot or else it will cook the eggs.
  • Use a rubber spatula to fold in the flour, cocoa powder and salt, until just combined. It should be thick and mostly smooth.
  • Fold in the chopped chocolate until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are set. The middle will have a thin crust, but will feel very soft if you poke it gently.
  • Let cool at room temperature before slicing into squares.