Brown Butter Fudgy Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Rich, fudgy, and indulgent brownies made with browned butter and dark chocolate
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200 gdark chocolate
- 100 gbrown butter
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 5 gsalt
- 2large eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 100 gchopped walnuts
- 10 gespresso powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line an 18x18cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper with butter or cooking spray for easy removal.
- 2
Melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is browned and fragrant.
Tip: This step is crucial for the brown butter flavor, so don't rush it.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the dark chocolate until melted and smooth.
Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly before proceeding.
- 4
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to avoid lumps.
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 6
Stir in the vanilla extract, brown butter mixture, and chopped walnuts.
Tip: Make sure everything is well combined.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
Tip: Don't worry if the batter is a bit lumpy.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 5cm from the edge comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Let the brownies cool in the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Cut into squares and serve.
Tip: Enjoy warm or at room temperature, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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