05/30/2026
Fudgy Crackly-Top Brownies 🍫
These are the brownies everyone saves and makes again.
Ingredients
* 200g dark chocolate
* ½ cup (115g) butter
* ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
* ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
* 3 eggs
* 1 tsp vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)
* ½ cup (75g) all-purpose flour
* ¼ cup (35g) cocoa powder
* Pinch of salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla for 3–5 minutes until pale, thick, and fluffy. This step helps create that shiny, crackly top.
4. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until combined.
5. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Let cool completely before slicing (the hardest part).
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The secret to that shiny crackly brownie top? Whipping the eggs and sugar until fluffy. 🤎🍫
Save this recipe for the fudgiest brownies you’ll ever make!
