Milk Chocolate Brownies

Rich and fudgy milk chocolate brownies made with fine-quality chocolate, butter, and cocoa powder. These classic brownies have the perfect balance of chocolate flavor and dense, moist texture.

9 servings
1 hr

Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces fine-quality milk chocolate, chopped
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Melt butter and half of chocolate in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, until mixture is glossy and smooth.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk together remaining ingredients, then stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in remaining chocolate.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Spread batter in pan and bake until a wooden pick or skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs adhering, 25 to 30 minutes.

    30 min

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