Best Easy Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Brownie Batter
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10 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter
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4 ounces (113 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped
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1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a metal 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
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In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each burst, until melted and smooth.
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Add granulated sugar to the hot butter-chocolate mixture and whisk vigorously until combined. Let cool until just barely warm.
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Mix in the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk for about 1 minute until very well combined to help create a shiny crust on top.
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Use a rubber spatula to stir in the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and fine salt until just combined. Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
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Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before slicing.
# Notes:
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For easier preparation, you can substitute the chopped chocolate with 2/3 cup of high-quality semisweet chocolate chips.
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Weigh your ingredients with a digital scale or use the spoon-and-level method to measure flour and cocoa powder accurately to avoid dry or cakey brownies.