- 200g / 14 tbsp unsalted butter (1 3/4 US sticks)
- 200g / 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips (7 oz)
- 1 cup (175g) brown sugar, loosely packed
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour
- 1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 180g / 6oz dark chocolate block/bar (optional), chopped into chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan forced).
- Spray a 20cm/8″ square tin with oil, line with parchment.
- Place butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 30-second bursts until melted, about 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Stir the melted mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Add sugar and vanilla, mix until incorporated.
- Add eggs and mix well until smooth and molten.
- Add flour, cocoa, and salt, and mix until smooth.
- Stir in chopped chocolate and pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 24 minutes for a gooey center, 28 for fudgey.
- Bake for 32 minutes for moist, cake-like brownies.
- If omitting extra chocolate, reduce baking time by 2 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before lifting out of the pan.
- Allow to cool for 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Or freeze brownies for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American