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Decadent Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownies

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Rich, fudgy brownies featuring a triple chocolate approach with cocoa powder, melted bittersweet chocolate, and semi-sweet chocolate chunks for a perfect gooey treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 oz (115g) bittersweet or dark chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • Optional: ½ cup (60g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter and 4 oz (115g) bittersweet chocolate in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar, ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, and 3 large eggs until pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar-and-egg mixture, stirring gently.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder, 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, about 3-4 minutes. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chunks and, if using, 1 teaspoon espresso powder or ½ cup (60g) chopped nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, starting to check at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1-2 hours. Use the parchment overhang to lift brownies out, slice into squares, and serve.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid cakey brownies.’, ‘Start checking brownies at 25 minutes to ensure a fudgy center.’, ‘Use good quality chocolate like Ghirardelli or Valrhona for best flavor.’, ‘Espresso powder enhances chocolate flavor without coffee taste.’, ‘Let brownies cool completely before slicing for clean squares.’, ‘For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking blend.’, ‘Optional additions include nuts, espresso powder, dried cherries, cranberries, or a pinch of cayenne pepper or cinnamon for a spicy kick.’]

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