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omg the best dark chocolate brownies ever

(3 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Carrie Halliday
@FILOgirl
Garfield, WA

Thick, fudgy goodness... These will be your go-to brownies! Not too sweet, the dark chocolate is key in this wonderful recipe.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you love dark chocolate, then this homemade chocolate brownie recipe has your name on it. These chocolaty and gooey brownies have a distinct bitter dark chocolate flavor. Once baked, a sugary crust forms on top. The recipe makes a large pan, so they're great for a large gathering. We served ours with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a chocolate drizzle.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 12 -18
prep time 45 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For omg the best dark chocolate brownies ever

  • 1 c
    unsalted butter
  • 2 c
    granulated sugar (heaping)
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    Hershey's special dark cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp
    espresso powder, instant
  • 1 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    pure vanilla extract (i like mccormicks)
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 pkg
    Hershey's special dark chocolate chips (12 oz)

How To Make omg the best dark chocolate brownies ever

  • Greasing a 9x13 pan.
    1
    Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 13x9 pan and set aside.
  • Melt the butter and sugar together in a small saucepan.
    2
    Melt the butter and sugar together in a small saucepan over LOW heat until totally melted and combined. Do not let it boil! Cool for about 30 minutes. Then pour into a mixing bowl.
  • Add eggs to the mixture.
    3
    When confident this is cool enough and will not cook the eggs, add all the eggs to the mixture and beat until incorporated.
  • Add the cocoa powder, espresso powder, sea salt, vanilla, and baking powder.
    4
    Add the cocoa powder, espresso powder, sea salt, vanilla, and baking powder. Mix until well combined.
  • Add the flour and chocolate chips.
    5
    Add the flour and mix until incorporated. Then add the chocolate chips. Mix until well combined. The batter will be THICK, do not thin!
  • Batter poured into the baking dish.
    6
    Pour the thick mixture into the buttered pan and spread evenly.
  • Dark chocolate brownies baking.
    7
    Bake for about 30 minutes (toothpick comes out MOSTLY clean, do not overbake!). The brownies will look moist and mostly set. Cool the pan on a wire rack for an hour to ensure they are set.
  • A platter of The Best Dark Chocolate Brownies Ever.
    8
    You will have the moistest, fudgiest dark chocolate brownies that are not too sweet but very decadent. They pair well with a good vanilla bean ice cream but are awesome on their own!
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