Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) (113g) Unsalted Butter, cut into cubes
  • 6 ounces (170g) Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped (good quality is key!)
  • 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Packed Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup (60g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup (25g) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) Salt
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Chocolate Chips or Chopped Walnuts for topping (Optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
  2. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a double boiler (or heatproof bowl over simmering water), stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk in both granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Don't overmix.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips or walnuts if desired.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve.