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Fudgy Crinkle-Top Brown Butter Brownies Recipe

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These Fudgy Crinkle-Top Brown Butter Brownies offer a rich, decadent, and intensely chocolatey experience. Featuring nutty brown butter and a subtle hint of espresso to amplify the chocolate flavor, each bite is ultra-fudgy with melty chocolate chips and a shiny cracked top. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these brownies perfectly balance deep chocolate richness and an irresistible texture.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies (depending on size of slices)

Ingredients

Butter and Chocolate

  • 1 cup (226g) salted butter
  • 6oz (170g) dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 3/4 cup (150g) chocolate chips of choice (a mixture of dark and semi-sweet)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (48g) unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 3/4 cup (165g) brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp (1g) instant espresso powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp (8g) vanilla bean paste or extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Decide your desired texture: use an 8x8” square baking pan lined with parchment paper for thicker, fudgier brownies, or a 9x9” square baking pan for thinner, crisper brownies. Grease and line the pan accordingly and set it aside.
  2. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the salted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until the butter foams and turns a golden brown with a nutty aroma. This typically takes around 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the cocoa powder and optional instant espresso powder until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Melt the Chocolate Chips: Add the dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to the warm brown butter mixture and let them sit for a minute. Then stir until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the olive oil to create a glossy base.
  4. Combine Sugars and Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla bean paste or extract until the mixture is smooth, slightly thickened, and homogenous.
  5. Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly pour the brown butter and chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, stirring continuously to combine everything evenly. Then fold in the all-purpose flour and salt gently just until no streaks remain, careful not to overmix to maintain fudginess.
  6. Add More Chocolate Chips: Fold in the additional 3/4 cup of chocolate chips for pockets of melty chocolate throughout the brownies.
  7. Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still looks a bit soft but not wet. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Rest: Remove the brownies from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour. For best results, chill in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour before slicing to achieve clean cuts and enhance the fudgy texture.
  9. Serve and Finish: Once chilled, slice into squares and optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt to elevate the chocolate flavors and balance sweetness. Enjoy these rich, delicious brownies as a decadent dessert or snack.

Notes

  • Using room temperature eggs ensures better emulsification and texture in brownies.
  • For thicker brownies, use an 8x8" pan; for thinner, crisper brownies, use a 9x9" pan.
  • Brown butter adds a nutty depth of flavor that enhances the chocolate intensity.
  • The optional espresso powder intensifies the chocolate without imparting a coffee taste.
  • Chilling the brownies before slicing improves fudginess and helps prevent crumbling.
  • Flaky sea salt sprinkled on top adds a delightful contrast and complexity.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cozykitchenbymaya.com/fudgy-crinkle-top-brown-butter-brownies-recipe/