Dark Chocolate Brownies

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich, fudgy, and intensely chocolatey homemade brownies with a crackly top
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Dark Chocolate Brownies

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16 Calories: 559.8

Description

These Dark Chocolate Brownies are the ultimate comfort dessert, boasting a dense, fudgy interior and a thin, crisp crackly top. Made with high-quality unsweetened chocolate and butter, they deliver a deep, robust cocoa flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthday parties, holiday gatherings, or simply satisfying a sudden chocolate craving on a quiet afternoon. The recipe uses classic pantry staples like brown sugar for moisture and walnuts for a delightful crunch. Easy to mix and bake, these brownies offer a superior alternative to store-bought bars, providing a warm, homemade touch to any sweet treat occasion.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
  2. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on opposite sides for easy removal, and lightly butter the paper.
  3. Cut the unsweetened chocolate into small pieces for even melting.
  4. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and chocolate together, stirring frequently until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  6. Add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar to the chocolate mixture, stirring until well blended.
  7. Beat in the jumbo eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  8. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  9. Gently fold in the sifted all-purpose flour and salt until just combined; do not overmix.
  10. Stir in the coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans.
  11. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top and pushing it into the corners.
  12. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the brownies feel fairly firm to the touch and begin to pull away slightly from the sides of the pan.
  13. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 559.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47.4g73%
Saturated Fat 29.4g147%
Cholesterol 86.0mg29%
Sodium 12.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 29.5g10%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g22%
Sugars 23.0g
Protein 2.9g6%

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

Keywords: baking, brownies, butter, chocolate, dark, dessert, fudgy, homemade, indulgent, rich, sweet, walnuts, vegetarian
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