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Ultimate Fudgy Brownies with a Shiny, Crackly Top

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Make rich, dense, and fudgy brownies featuring a perfect, shiny, crackly top using a simple one-bowl method.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk the sugar into the melted butter until fully combined.
  4. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir 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 only until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For an extra shiny top, let the sugar and melted butter mixture cool slightly before adding the eggs.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
  • For fudgier results, slightly underbake them by 2-3 minutes.

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