Description
These fudgy one-bowl brownies feature a dense, moist center with a crackly top and are finished with a rich chocolate ganache swirl. They are easy to make with simple ingredients and no electric mixer required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (45g) dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- Melt the 1/2 cup butter in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan. Let it cool slightly.
- Whisk granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted butter for 1-2 minutes until glossy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly underbaked.
- While brownies bake, heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon butter.
- Dollop warm ganache over baked brownies and swirl with a knife or toothpick.
- Cool in pan for at least 15-30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
For fudgy brownies, do not overbake. The center should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven. Whisking the butter and sugars vigorously helps create the crackly top. Room temperature eggs prevent the butter from seizing. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use dairy-free butter and chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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