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Brown Butter Crinkle Top Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x

Description

These Brown Butter Crinkle Top Brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with chocolate goodness. Featuring a nutty brown butter base infused with melted mini chocolate chips and instant coffee for depth of flavor, these brownies boast a signature crinkly top and a tender yet fudgy interior. The addition of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks adds delightful pockets of melted chocolate throughout, making every bite heavenly. Perfect for chocolate lovers craving an elevated homemade treat.

Ingredients

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Brown Butter Chocolate Base

  • 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter
  • 1 bag (10 ounce) mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules

Dry and Additional Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup semi sweet or dark chocolate chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350° F. Line a 9×9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the brownies after baking.
  2. Brown the Butter and Melt Chocolate: Place the salted butter in a pot over medium heat. Allow it to brown lightly; this will take about 2-3 minutes and it should emit a toasted aroma. Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the mini chocolate chips until they are fully melted. Then, mix in the vanilla extract and instant coffee granules to infuse the batter with rich flavor.
  3. Mix Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs vigorously for about 1 minute until they become bubbly on top. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture and powdered sugar to the eggs, whisking continuously for 1-2 minutes until the batter is smooth and glossy.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Into the wet mixture, gently fold in the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt. Stir the batter just until everything is incorporated to keep the brownies tender.
  5. Incorporate Chocolate Chunks: Fold in the semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks evenly throughout the batter to add pockets of melted chocolate in the final bake.
  6. Bake the Brownies: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until the brownies have set and the iconic crinkly top has formed. They should be just firm but fudgy inside.
  7. Finishing Touch: Optionally, sprinkle flaked sea salt over the warm brownies to enhance the chocolate flavor and add a touch of savory contrast. Allow to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy your decadent brownies!

Notes

  • Room temperature eggs help achieve a smooth and airy batter.
  • Be careful not to overmix once dry ingredients are added to avoid tough brownies.
  • Brown butter adds a nutty depth, but can be skipped if unavailable (use melted butter instead).
  • The instant coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper for easier cleanup and perfect edges.
  • Adjust baking time slightly if using a glass or metal pan as heat distribution differs.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: brown butter brownies, fudgy brownies, crinkle top brownies, chocolate brownies, homemade brownies, rich brownies, easy brownie recipe

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