Best Brown Butter Brownies for irresistibly fudgy, bakery-style treats
Rich, chewy, and deeply chocolatey, these fudgy brown butter brownies are made with nutty browned butter, dark chocolate, and cocoa for the ultimate indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 9 large brownies or 16 small 1x
Ingredients
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¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (100g) brown sugar
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2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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100g dark chocolate (at least 60%), melted
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½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir continuously until browned and fragrant. Cool slightly.
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In a bowl, whisk sugars and eggs for 2–3 minutes until thick and pale.
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Slowly add browned butter and vanilla, whisking constantly.
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Stir in melted chocolate and cocoa powder until smooth.
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Fold in flour and salt gently — do not overmix.
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Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Add espresso powder for deeper flavor. Store in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.