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Brown Butter Brownies That Melt in Your Mouth

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

Chill before slicing for perfect fudgy squares. Add nuts or caramel for variation.