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The Ultimate Fudgy Brownies with Crackly Tops

A single, rich, fudgy square of homemade brownies with a signature crackly top, served on a white plate.
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Make rich, deeply chocolate fudgy brownies featuring a signature crackly top using this straightforward recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, natural or Dutch-process
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the exposed sides of the pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter completely. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted butter until fully combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist, fudgy crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For the best crackly top, ensure your sugar is fully dissolved into the warm butter before adding the eggs. Whisk vigorously for about one minute after adding the eggs.
  • Do not overbake. Fudgy brownies continue to set as they cool.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.

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