Chocolate Chunk Brownies

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Servings: 24 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich, fudgy brownies loaded with melty chocolate chunks and a crisp top
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Chocolate Chunk Brownies

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24 Calories: 2184.1

Description

These decadent Chocolate Chunk Brownies are the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a dense, fudgy crumb studded with generous pockets of melted semisweet chocolate. The combination of butter, sugar, and eggs creates a glossy, crackly top that gives way to a soft, moist interior. Perfect for bake sales, holiday gatherings, or simply satisfying a late-night sweet tooth, these brownies offer a classic chocolate experience that rivals any bakery. The recipe relies on simple pantry staples to deliver an intense chocolate flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC).
  2. Line a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with a double thickness of aluminum foil, allowing it to overhang the sides for easy removal.
  3. Lightly butter the bottom of the foil-lined pan.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  5. Place the 14 ounces of finely chopped semisweet chocolate in a large heatproof bowl.
  6. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup, and water.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the butter melts, the sugar dissolves, and the mixture comes to a boil.
  8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately pour the hot syrup over the chocolate in the large bowl.
  9. Let the mixture stand for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
  10. Whisk the chocolate and syrup mixture until smooth and glossy.
  11. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition until the batter is smooth.
  12. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
  13. Using a spatula, gently fold in the reserved flour mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  14. Fold in 1 cup of coarsely chopped walnuts and 6 ounces of Swiss dark chocolate chunks.
  15. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  16. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of walnuts and 3 ounces of chocolate chunks over the top of the batter.
  17. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
  18. Cool the brownies completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
  19. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the brownies set at room temperature for at least 6 hours or overnight to firm up.
  20. Lift the brownies out of the pan using the foil handles and invert them onto a large plate or cutting board.
  21. Carefully peel off the foil.
  22. Invert the brownies again onto a smooth cutting surface, cut into 24 bars, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2184.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 105.8g163%
Saturated Fat 63.1g316%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 716.8mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 263.5g88%
Dietary Fiber 40.5g162%
Sugars 161.2g
Protein 25.0g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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