Description
Indulge in these decadent Brown Butter Crinkle Top Brownies with a rich, fudgy texture and a beautiful crinkle top. The nutty brown butter adds a depth of flavor that elevates these classic chocolate brownies to a whole new level.
Ingredients
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Brown Butter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
Brownie Batter:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Additional:
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Brown Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Batter Preparation: Whisk brown butter with sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir in chocolate chips if desired. Chill batter for 1 hour.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper. Spread batter evenly and bake for 25–30 minutes until a crinkle top forms. Cool before slicing and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Chill the batter for the best crinkle top.
- Underbake slightly for a fudgier texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
