Description
Indulgent brownies with a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
- 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (64 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup (85 g) chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Brown the butter: In a light-colored saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Swirl often until golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Whisk in the sugar until glossy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until combined and shiny. Stir in the vanilla.
- Fold in the sifted cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
- Add the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate if using.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, rotating halfway. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, or for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For variations, try adding nuts, swapping sugars, or adjusting flavors with spices. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, chocolate, quick recipe, comfort food