Description
These Fudgy Brown Butter Brownies are rich, chewy, and deeply chocolatey with a nutty twist from browned butter. With their signature crackly top, gooey center, and intense flavor, these homemade brownies are simple to make yet taste like a gourmet bakery treat. The ultimate brownie for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Let it bubble and foam until golden and fragrant with brown specks at the bottom. Remove from heat immediately.
- Mix sugars: Pour browned butter into a bowl. Add granulated and brown sugar; whisk until combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Let the mixture cool slightly, then whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Combine dry ingredients: Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into a greased or parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking pan. Spread evenly. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool & Serve: Let brownies cool completely before slicing into 9–12 squares.
Notes
- Swirl in peanut butter, Nutella, or cream cheese for added richness.
- Add instant espresso powder for a mocha twist.
- Stir in toasted nuts for texture.
- Top with flaky sea salt before baking for sweet-salty contrast.
- Substitute gluten-free 1:1 flour blend to make it gluten-free.
