Fudgy Brownies

Name: Fudgy Brownies
Yield: makes 2 to 3 dozen brownies
Ingredients: 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips or 8 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

December 22, 2011

At the risk of offending traditional pastry chefs, I’ll admit that I’m actually a big fan of boxed brownie mixes. They’re always easy to make, and since the brownie is such a basic dessert, there’s often no need to get fancy. However, if you do have a little extra time, making them from scratch with good-quality bittersweet chocolate really elevates the flavor and texture, taking them from an after-school snack to a decadent dessert.

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