Brown Butter Brownies Recipe
Rich, fudgy brownies with a deep flavor from browned butter.
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 10 slices
- 6 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate good quality *see notes
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar, light or dark
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, spoon and leveled
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks optional
- flaky sea salt optional - for topping
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepot over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown (5-8 minutes).
- Whisk in chopped chocolate until melted and smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine sugars and eggs, whisking until smooth (5-7 minutes).
- Add vanilla, cocoa, and cooled brown butter mixture, whisking to combine.
- Mix in flour, salt, and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, then cool completely before cutting into 16 slices.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality chocolate and avoid overmixing the batter.