Ultra-rich and fudgy brownies made with browned butter, real cocoa, and chunks of dark chocolate. A deep, chewy, and indulgent dessert with a nutty twist.
¾ cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
1 cup chopped dark or semisweet chocolate, divided
Optional: ½ tsp espresso powder
Brown the butter in a saucepan. Pour into mixing bowl and stir in ½ cup chocolate to melt. Cool slightly.
Add sugars, eggs, yolk, and vanilla. Whisk 2–3 minutes until glossy.
Sift in cocoa, flour, salt, and espresso powder (if using). Fold until just combined.
Stir in remaining ½ cup chopped chocolate.
Spread into a lined 8×8 pan. Bake at 350°F for 28–32 minutes.
Cool completely before slicing.
Chill before slicing for perfect fudgy squares. Add nuts or caramel for variation.