Fudgy Gooey Delicious Brownies – Preppy Kitchen

Step 1: Preheat Oven and Melt Butter

Preheat your oven to 350°F (≈175°C) (approximately 175°C) (175°C (≈345°F) (approximately 345°F)). In a large bowl, melt 1 cup (226 grams) of unsalted butter in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.

Step 2: Add Cocoa Powder and Sugar

Add 3/4 cup (75 grams) of unsweetened cocoa powder to the melted butter. Then, add 2 cups (400 grams) of granulated sugar to the bowl.

Step 3: Whisk Until Sugar Dissolves

Whisk the mixture vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved. This step is crucial for achieving a beautiful, shiny, and crackly top on your brownies. You can use a hand whisk or an electric mixer for this process.

Step 4: Incorporate Eggs, Vanilla, and Salt

Add 3 large, room temperature eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon of salt. Continue mixing until the batter is smooth.

Step 5: Fold in Flour and Chocolate Chips

Add 1 cup (120 grams) of all-purpose flour and 1 & 1/2 cups (270 grams) of semisweet chocolate chips to the batter. Gently fold the ingredients together with a spatula until the flour just disappears and the chocolate chips are evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6: Prepare Baking Pan

Take an 8x8 inch baking tin. Fold a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom and sides of the pan, cutting the corners to allow it to sit flat. Lightly spray the inside of the pan with cooking spray to help the parchment paper adhere, then place the parchment paper inside.

Step 7: Pour Batter and Bake

Transfer all the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Use an offset spatula to spread the batter into a nice, even layer. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes for a fudgy, gooey brownie.

Step 8: Cool and Cut Brownies

Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Cut the cooled brownies into your desired size pieces; the video shows cutting them into 9 squares.

Step 9: Enjoy Your Brownies

Serve and enjoy your delicious, fudgy brownies! They are perfectly sweet and decadent.

• Melt butter in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.

• Whisk the butter, cocoa powder, and sugar thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved to achieve a shiny, crackly top on your brownies.

• Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate oven temperature, as ovens can vary.

• Store brownies in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days, or refrigerated for 2 days longer.

• For longer storage, wrap brownies in plastic and then aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.

• For a slightly drier brownie that is still fudgy in the center and taller, bake for 45 minutes.

• For a fully set and high brownie, bake for 55 minutes.

• Instead of an 8x8 inch pan, you can use a 9-inch round cake tin (same bake time) or a 9-inch square pan (thinner brownies, bake 5-10 minutes faster).

• To make a big batch, use a 9x13 inch pan, double the recipe, and increase the bake time by 5-10 minutes.

• Substitute some or all of the chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried cherries for different flavor profiles.