The Best Brownie Recipe with Chocolate Chips

Preparation

Step 1: Preheat the oven and melt the butter [00:07]

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, melt 1 cup (226g) of unsalted butter.

Step 2: Mix cocoa and sugar with the butter [00:21]

To the melted butter, add 3/4 cup (75g) of unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 cups (400g) of granulated sugar. Whisk thoroughly to combine and dissolve the sugar.

Step 3: Add eggs and flavoring [02:30]

Crack 3 large room-temperature eggs into the mixture. Add 1 tbsp of vanilla extract and 1 tsp of salt. Whisk or use an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4: Fold in flour and chocolate chips [03:41]

Add 1 cup (120g) of all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 cups (270g) of semisweet chocolate chips. Use a spatula to gently fold everything together until the flour is incorporated and the chips are distributed.

Step 5: Prepare the baking tin [05:17]

Prepare an 8x8-inch baking tin by lining it with parchment paper and lightly spraying it with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula.

Step 6: Bake [07:24]

Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). The bake time will determine the consistency: 35 minutes for a fudgy, dense brownie, 45 minutes for a slightly drier and taller one, and 55 minutes for a fully set brownie. Once done, remove from the oven and cut into desired square sizes.