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Classic Brownies
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Classic Brownies

Classic Brownies are thick, chewy and intensely chocolaty.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Cakes, Cookies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 Brownies
Calories: 191kcal

Equipment

  • 8 x 8-inch baking pan
  • Double boiler

Ingredients

  • 5 Tablespoons (2.5 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup (5.25 ounces) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • cup (1.67 ounces)all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) chopped pecans toasted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper; butter the parchment paper and pan sides with butter. Set aside.
  • Put the chocolates and butter in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water. Stir occasionally until the ingredients are just melted - you don't want them to get so hot that the butter separates. Remove the top of the double boiler.
  • With a whisk, stir in the sugar. Don't be concerned when your smooth mixture turns grainy. One by one, whisk in the eggs. Add the vanilla and give the ingredients a vigorous whisking before gently stirring in the espresso, salt, and flour; stir only until incorporated. Switch to a rubber spatula and fold in the chopped pecans.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with the spatula.
  • Bake the brownies in a preheated 325°F oven for 30 to 33 minutes, or until the top is dull and a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool the brownies to room temperature.
  • When the brownies are completely cool, turn out onto a rack, peel away the parchment paper, and invert them onto a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares, each about 2 inches. Serve at either room temperature or slightly chilled. Yield: 16 brownies.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1.5mg