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Thick, Fudgy, Chewy, Ultimate Brownies are the most decadent, fantastic brownies ever! Intense chocolate flavor, tissue-thin crinkly crust, and ultra rich, your search for the ultimate brownie recipe ends here.
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Thick, Fudgy, Chewy, Ultimate Brownies

Thick, Fudgy, Chewy, Ultimate Brownies are the most decadent, fantastic brownies ever!  Intense chocolate flavor, tissue-thin crinkly crust, and ultra rich, your search for the ultimate brownie recipe ends here.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 brownies
Calories: 687kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 12 Tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
  • 4 ounces high quality unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a square 8x8" baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine the chocolate chips, butter, and chopped unsweetened chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second bursts, stirring well with a spoon or spatula between bursts, until completely melted and smooth. Allow to cool for a few minutes before continuing.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, egg yolk, and sugar and beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes on medium-high speed until light and thick. This step is important because it is what is going to give that papery thin, crackly crust and perfect brownie texture that you want. Add the vanilla and beat again until combined.
  • Add the slightly cooled melted chocolate and butter to the eggs, sugar and vanilla and stir to combine using a wooden spoon or spatula. Sprinkle the flour and salt over the batter and gently stir it in, just until no streaks of flour remain. Stir in chopped walnuts and/or additional chocolate chips, if desired.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick or skewer inserted into the center of the brownies comes out mostly clean with only a few crumbs attached. Be sure not to overbake these brownies.
  • Cool completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Notes

Recipe from Handle the Heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4.8mg