Description
Brown butter brownies elevate classic chocolate desserts with rich, nutty caramel notes. Silky chocolate and deep butterscotch undertones create an irresistible experience you cannot resist savoring until the very last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (60 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Butter Transformation: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling periodically until it develops a golden-brown hue and releases a rich, nutty aroma (approximately 3-5 minutes). Exercise caution to prevent burning. Remove from heat and allow gentle cooling.
- Batter Preparation: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×8-inch baking vessel with parchment lining or greasing. Vigorously combine brown butter, sugars, creating a smooth mixture. Incorporate eggs and vanilla, whisking until the texture becomes light and aerated. Sift dry ingredients (cocoa powder, flour, salt, baking powder) into the wet mixture, folding delicately to maintain a uniform consistency. Gently fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Baking Process: Transfer batter into prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted reveals moist crumbs rather than wet batter. Allow complete cooling before slicing to achieve optimal texture and structure.
Notes
- Watch the butter carefully during browning; color changes quickly from golden to burnt. Remove from heat the moment it turns amber-brown with a nutty aroma.
- Whisk batter gently and avoid overmixing to maintain dense, fudgy brownie texture. Fold dry ingredients just until combined to prevent tough brownies.
- Use high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips for richer flavor. Consider toasting nuts like pecans or walnuts before adding for enhanced depth.
- Allow brownies to cool completely at room temperature before cutting. Cutting too early can cause crumbly, messy edges and compromise the dense, moist interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg