{"id":7277,"date":"2021-07-09T14:00:05","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T14:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sallybzhao.com\/?p=7277"},"modified":"2021-07-09T14:15:01","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T14:15:01","slug":"crackle-top-ooey-gooey-brownies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sallybzhao.com\/crackle-top-ooey-gooey-brownies\/","title":{"rendered":"Crackle-Top Ooey Gooey Brownies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I have been searching for the perfect brownie recipe since I first started baking, and this is THE ONE. In the past, I\u2019ve struggled with cakey dry brownies, brownies that lacked a rich chocolatey flavor, crispy brownies\u2026 you name it, I\u2019ve baked it. I almost gave up on making them because they were so variable every time. But alas, the craving for chocolatey goodness hit me again, and I gave it another shot. And thank goodness I did!! This batch came out perfect – crackly top, melt-in-your-mouth soft, full-bodied chocolatey fudgy goodness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

I can\u2019t pinpoint the trick to these brownies, but I can share what was different in this recipe compared to some others I\u2019ve tried. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. I found that with only cocoa powder, the chocolate flavor wasn\u2019t as strong and yielded a drier brownie. So this recipe uses both melted chocolate and cocoa powder, which gives the brownies a fuller chocolate flavor.<\/li>
  2. After adding the eggs, whisk the mixture until it turns pale yellow and thicker. In the past, I just mixed everything until it was homogenous and didn\u2019t take it to this step, but the texture here is important.<\/li>
  3. After adding the dry ingredients, mix MINIMALLY. I even dumped my chocolate chunks in with the flour, so I wouldn\u2019t mix the batter any more than I needed to. Overmixing will aerate the batter, leading to cakey brownies. No thanks!<\/li>
  4. Bake until the brownies are just set. Overbaking will dry out the brownie and prevent the yummy fudginess from forming.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Crackle-Top Ooey Gooey Brownies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Prep Time<\/strong>: 15 minutes
    Cook Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes
    Total Time<\/strong>: 45 minutes
    Yield<\/strong>: 16 brownies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Shiny crackly top, rich fudgy flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth texture – these brownies will not disappoint!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 4 oz melted chocolate<\/li>
    • 8 tbsp butter, melted<\/li>
    • 1 cup sugar<\/li>
    • 2 eggs<\/li>
    • 2 tsp vanilla<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      • 3\/4 cup flour<\/li>
      • 1\/4 cup cocoa powder<\/li>
      • 1 tsp salt<\/li>
      • 3 oz chocolate chopped<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Preheat oven to 350\u00baF.<\/li>
        2. In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugar.<\/li>
        3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until the mixture turns pale yellow and fluffy.<\/li>
        4. Make sure the melted chocolate is not too hot (or it\u2019ll cook the eggs!) and whisk it in slowly.<\/li>
        5. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and add in the chocolate chunks. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.<\/li>
        6. Line an 8\u00d78 pan with parchment paper and pour the batter in.<\/li>
        7. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool before slicing.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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