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Dark chocolate brownies.

Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Brownies

These dark chocolate brownies are rich, gooey and decadent! They are every chocolate lover's dream. These brownies are quick, easy and way better than boxed brownies!
5 from 15 votes

Ingredients

Instructions 

  • First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
  • Add melted butter and 1 cup dark chocolate chips to a bowl. Stir until creamy and fully melted. If needed, microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, add eggs and sugar. Whisk vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and frothy.
  • Add the melted chocolate mixture to the mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Then, add in dark cocoa powder, vanilla, flour and espresso powder. Stir to combine.
  • Fold in extra chocolate chips if desired.
  • Pour batter into the lined pan. Smooth out into one even layer.
  • Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  • Finally, remove from oven. Allow brownies to cool before slicing into.

Notes

  • For best results, use high quality dark chocolate chips.  Sugar free dark chocolate can be used, but the top of the brownies will not be quite as shiny.
  • Stir melted butter and chocolate chips until fully melted and creamy.  If needed, microwave for only 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Regular cocoa powder can be used if needed.
  • Both regular all purpose flour and gluten free 1 to 1 flour can be used.  This recipe also works with cornstarch.
  • Do not over bake brownies!  They are done when a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  • Allow brownies to cool before slicing.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Brownies freeze well.
Calories: 195kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 54mg, Potassium: 22mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 207IU, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 1mg