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Ultimate Fudgy Brownies with Shiny Crackly Top

Two rich, fudgy brownies with shiny, crackly tops stacked slightly on a white plate.
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Make the best fudgy brownies that are chewy, rich, and feature a desirable shiny, crackly top. This simple recipe delivers bakery-style results without complicated steps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until the butter foams, then brown bits form at the bottom and it smells nutty. Immediately pour the brown butter into a large, heat-safe mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the warm brown butter until fully combined.
  4. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist, fudgy crumbs attached, not wet batter. This step is key for gooey centers.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Browning the butter adds a deep, gourmet flavor that elevates these brownies.
  • For the best shiny top, do not overbake. The residual heat will finish cooking them as they cool.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for the richest chocolate flavor.

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