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Crack-Top Fudgy Brownies Recipe

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These Crack-Top Fudgy Brownies are rich, dense, and perfectly fudgy with a shiny, crinkly crust that cracks upon cutting. Made with simple ingredients including chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, they offer a classic and indulgent dessert that’s easy to prepare and perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

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Brownie Ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 170g unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl, gently melt the chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Mix Sugar and Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and eggs until light and slightly thickened, which helps create the shiny crackly topping.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the sugar and eggs, stirring well to combine thoroughly.
  4. Add Flour: Sift the all-purpose flour over the wet mixture and fold it in gently until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to maintain fudginess.
  5. Prepare Baking Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
  6. Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 25-30 minutes or until the top has formed the characteristic crackly crust but the center remains fudgy. Insert a toothpick near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool Completely: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool fully in the pan. This step is important to let the brownie set and makes slicing easier.
  8. Slice and Serve: Once cooled, lift the brownies out using the parchment paper, slice into squares, and serve.

Notes

  • Use good quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help with mixing and crackly topping formation.
  • Do not overbake; the fudgy texture depends on careful timing.
  • Cooling completely before slicing prevents crumbling.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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