Description
These Double Chocolate Brownies are the ultimate treat for true chocolate lovers, offering an incredibly dense, fudgy center and a classic crackly top. By combining a high ratio of cocoa powder with melty chocolate chunks, these brownies deliver a deep, sophisticated flavor that far surpasses any box mix. Featuring a perfect balance of chewy edges and a gooey interior, they are finished with a decadent layer of extra chocolate chunks for an irresistible homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Mix-ins
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chunks, divided
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 350 F. Prepare an 8-inch square baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or by greasing and flouring the pan very well to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Cream the Sugars and Butter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs, the extra egg yolk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until it is fully incorporated and smooth.
Step 4: Mix in the Dry Ingredients
Add the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Mix gently until the batter just comes together; do not overmix.
Step 5: Fold in the Chocolate
Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chunks until they are evenly distributed throughout the thick batter.
Step 6: Pan and Top
Spread the batter evenly into your prepared 8-inch pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chunks over the top.
Step 7: Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes. You will know they are ready when the edges are set and a tester inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine for a fudgy brownie).
Step 8: Cool and Serve
Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the dish before slicing them into bars to serve.
Notes
Achieving the Crackly Top: To ensure that signature shiny, paper-thin crinkle on top, make sure to whisk your sugars and melted butter thoroughly. This helps the sugar dissolve and migrate to the surface during baking.
Storage Instructions: These brownies stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For an even fudgier texture, store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
The Espresso Hack: To make the chocolate flavor even more intense without adding a coffee taste, stir 1/2 teaspoon of instant espresso powder into the dry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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