Ingredients
Chocolate and Butter Mixture
- 115 g dark chocolate (45-60% cocoa) (4 oz)
- 115 g unsalted butter (1 stick / ½ cup / 4 oz)
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup caster sugar or white granulated sugar (150 g / ~5¼ oz)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar (100 g / 3½ oz)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste
Dry Ingredients
- 95 g plain flour (all purpose flour) (¾ cup / ~3½ oz)
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 25 g dutch processed cocoa powder (or regular unsweetened) (¼ cup / ~1 oz)
Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (90 g / ~3¼ oz)
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips (90 g / ~3¼ oz)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (90 g / ~3¼ oz)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced) or 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with baking paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal of the brownies.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Place the butter and dark chocolate in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until melted smoothly. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix Sugars and Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the caster sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Using a handheld mixer, beat on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Melted Chocolate Mixture: Pour in the vanilla bean paste and melted chocolate-butter mixture. Beat on medium speed just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the batter tender.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: Hold a sieve over the bowl and sift in the plain flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently beat on low speed until just combined to maintain the brownies’ fudgy texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Reserve a handful of chocolate chips for topping. Add the remaining chips to the batter and fold in using a spatula until evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough brownies.
- Pour Batter and Add Topping: Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top for added texture and chocolate bursts.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few sticky crumbs for fudgy brownies. Adjust time slightly if you prefer them more or less cooked.
- Cool: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 1 hour. Use the baking paper overhang to lift them out and transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, cut into 16 squares and serve. Remember to leave a comment and rating if you enjoyed this recipe!
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to help the batter come together smoothly and achieve a light, fluffy texture.
- The brownies are best enjoyed once completely cooled to allow them to set properly and cut cleanly.
- Baking times may vary depending on your oven; start checking at 35 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute plain flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- Storing brownies in an airtight container at room temperature keeps them fresh for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American