Crackly Top Fudge Brownies
After testing dozens of brownie recipes over the years, tweaking ingredients and intructions, I finally created the perfect one. These Brownies are ultra-fudgy, rich with deep chocolate flavor, and have that crackly top everyone loves. They're the kind of brownies that please every kind of dessert lover and are perfect to make guests feel welcome or for any sweet treat craving you have.They're also incredibly easy and quick to make with simple ingredients you probably already have at home. Whether you're baking for friends, family, or just yourself this recipe will never let you down. But you will be asked for the recipe countless times.Once you try them, you won’t need another brownie recipe again.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 medium heat proof bowl for melting the butter and chocolate chips
- 1 whisk or hand mixer
- 1 8 x 8 inch baking pan
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 tooth pick or fork To check if the brownies are cooked to perfection
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup melted chocolate chips (makes for extra fudgy)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water room temperature
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and melted chocolate chips. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each, stir until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and water gently.
- Add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy), mixing until fully combined
- Add the flour and sea salt, and gently stir just until all is mixed.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, ( as many as your heart desires)
- Bake at 325°F for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares. Enjoy the best brownies you will ever make!
