Deep Chocolate Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies made with fine-quality bittersweet chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa powder for an intensely chocolate experience. These decadent brownies feature a perfect balance of chocolate and butter for a moist, dense texture.

12 servings
1 hr

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 large eggs
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter and flour a 13- by 9-inch baking pan.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Melt butter and chocolate in a 3-qt heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. Whisk in sugar and vanilla. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time until mixture is glossy and smooth.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then whisk into chocolate mixture until combined.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Spread in pan and bake until a pick inserted in center comes out with crumbs, 25 to 35 minutes. Cool completely.

    35 min

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