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Brown Butter Brownies


  • Author: jennaharpereats
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rich and fudgy brownies infused with nutty, caramelized brown butter for a deliciously complex chocolate treat.


Ingredients

  • 180g unsalted butter (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp)
  • 250g dark chocolate (1 cup + 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 100g light or dark brown sugar (1/2 cup, packed)
  • 100g granulated sugar (1/4 cup + 3 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100g plain flour (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 50g milk chocolate, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 50g milk chocolate chips (1/4 cup)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8×8 inch baking tray with parchment.
  2. Break the dark chocolate into pieces and place in a bowl.
  3. In a light-colored pan, melt the butter over medium heat while stirring constantly until golden-brown and aromatic.
  4. Pour the hot brown butter over the dark chocolate, let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Whisk in the warm brown butter and chocolate mixture until glossy.
  8. Fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
  9. Gently fold in the chopped milk chocolate and milk chocolate chips.
  10. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes.
  11. Let cool in the pan before slicing into squares.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American