Description
A decadent, fudgy chocolate brownie designed for Halloween celebrations. These brownies feature a rich dark chocolate base and a classic crackly top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60% cocoa), chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan, lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the chopped dark chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts until smooth.
- Whisk the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each egg to ensure a smooth emulsion.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt, then gently fold them into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for at least one hour before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American