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The Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Brownies – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Brownies

This recipe delivers intensely chocolatey, perfectly chewy brownies with a dense, fudgy center and a glorious, crackly top. The secret lies in a few simple techniques that guarantee a rich, decadent texture every single time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 24 square
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces (113 g / 4 oz) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • ¾ cup (170 g / 6 oz) unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1½ cups / 300g (10.6 oz) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (170 g / 6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
  • Pro-Tips for Perfect Brownies
  • For that perfect fudgy, chewy texture, use a 9x13-inch metal pan. A smaller pan will result in thicker, more cake-like brownies.
  • For an even richer flavor, make these a day ahead. The flavors meld together overnight, making them even more decadent and delicious.

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C. If using a glass pan, reduce the heat to 325°F / 160°C.
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch metal baking pan.
  3. Melt the Chocolate: In a medium saucepan, gently melt the unsweetened chocolate and butter together over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature. This is a crucial step to prevent a strange crust from forming on your finished brownies!
  5. Mix the Wet : In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract with a whisk until the mixture is pale, thick, and well-combined.
  6. Combine and Fold: Gently stir the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture by hand until just blended.
  7. Add the flour and continue to mix by hand just until no dry streaks remain. It's important not to overbeat the batter.
  8. Add Toppings and Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
  9. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. For a beautiful marbled effect, gently run a knife through the batter to submerge some of the chips.
  10. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter. Be careful not to overcook for the chewiest results.
  11. Cool Completely: Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack (for at least 3 hours, or even overnight!)
  12. before cutting into 24 squares. This patience will reward you with clean cuts and the perfect fudgy texture.
  13. Don't overbake! Pull the brownies from the oven when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, not completely clean. The residual heat will finish the cooking.
  14. Patience is key. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting. This ensures clean slices and allows the fudgy texture to set properly.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 11g

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