Foolproof Crinkly Fudgy Brownies
Rich fudgy brownies with the perfect shiny, crinkly top. This glossy brownie recipe can be made and baked in under an hour. They can be made in a either a 9x13 or 9x9 baking dish and I promise shiny, crinkly-top brownies every time. You won't be able to stop eating these!
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Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups (255 g) dark chocolate, ( finely chopped)
- 12 tablespoons (170 g) unsalted butter, (cut into 12 pieces)
- 1 cup (85 g) unsweetened dark (Dutch process) cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs, (room temperature)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3⁄4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, (packed)
- 1 tablespoon (13 g) freshly brewed espresso, ( or strong coffee (or 1 teaspoon espresso powder))
- 1 tablespoon (13 g) real vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup (135 g) all-purpose flour (how to measure flour)
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) sea salt flakes, (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 9 x 13–inch (23 x 33–cm) baking dish and line with parchment paper, letting the excess fall over the sides. (see note below regarding pan size)
- In a medium, heat-safe bowl add the chocolate, butter and cocoa powder and set over a medium saucepan of simmering water. Do not let the bowl touch the water or let the water come to a boil. Stir frequently until melted and smooth and set aside.
- In an electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, espresso, vanilla and salt and whisk on medium-high for about 5 to 7 minutes or until thick and light in color. Add in the melted chocolate (no need to let it cool) and run the mixer for 30 seconds on low to combine. Take the bowl out of the mixer and fold in the flour until just combined (make sure there aren't any flour pockets). Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the sea salt flakes, if using.
- Bake on the middle of the oven for 25 to 27 minutes. When done, the tops will be shiny and if you test with a toothpick some crumbs will cling to it. Note: the crinkly top won't show up until you pull them out of the pan and cut them. Let them cool in the pan for several hours and if you want super, uber fudgy brownies shove them in the fridge for several hours before serving.
- When it’s time to cut the brownies, use a very sharp knife and use a wet paper towel to clean off the knife in between cuts. Enjoy!
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Notes
You can also use a 9x9 (23x23-cm) square baking pan. Bake the brownies in the center of the oven for about 35 minutes (depending on how fudgy you want your brownies to be). I did find in testing this recipe that the larger 9x13 (23x33-cm) yielded brownies that had a bit more crinkle.
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