The Perfect Fudgy Brownies
Mysterious Gecko

The Perfect Fudgy Brownies

61Min
16Servings
185Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianKid friendly
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Equipment

Oven
9-inch baking pan
Parchment paper
Microwave
Mixing bowl
Stand mixer
Spatula
Sieve
Serving plate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

semi sweet chocolate (chopped)

28 g

dark chocolate 60-70% cocoa (chopped)

85 g

unsalted butter (room temperature)

140 g

granulated sugar

170 g

eggs (room temperature)

2 pcs

instant coffee

1 tsp

all purpose flour

65 g

cocoa powder (Dutch processed)

35 g

salt

0.75 tsp

chocolate chips (mixed milk and semi-sweet)

57 g

Instructions

1

Prepare oven and pan

Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan.

5 min168°C
Use a 9-inch square baking pan for best results.
2

Melt chocolate and butter

Melt the butter, semi-sweet chocolate, and dark chocolate together using short microwave bursts.

3 min600°C
Stir between each 20-second interval to avoid overheating.
3

Whisk eggs and sugar

Beat eggs and sugar on medium-high speed until light, thick, and ribbony.

5 min
The mixture should increase significantly in volume.
4

Combine chocolate mixture with eggs

Gently fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture.

2 min
5

Add coffee mixture

Mix instant coffee with hot water and gently fold into the batter.

1 min
Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor significantly.
6

Add dry ingredients

Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold gently to combine.

3 min
7

Add chocolate chips

Fold in chocolate chips to distribute evenly throughout the batter.

2 min
8

Bake the brownies

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until just set with a slight jiggle.

25 min168°Ctimer 25 min
Do not overbake - a toothpick should come out with slightly wet crumbs.
9

Cool and serve

Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting and serving.

15 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Room temperature or oven 180°C for 5-7 minutes

Store in airtight container. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.

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