Fudgy Brownies

Ingredients

• 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into 8 pieces)
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the Oven - Set the oven rack to the middle position. Preheat to 350ºF (177ºC). In an 8-inch square pan, place two 8-inch wide pieces of foil in the pan perpendicular to each other to create a sling. Press down on the sides and corners to ensure that the foil is flush with the pan. There should be some overhang on the sides. Grease the foil with cooking spray. Set aside.

2. 2

   Melt the Chocolate - In a small bowl, heat the bittersweet and unsweetened chocolate for 2 minutes in the microwave on 50% power. This will just start melting the chocolate. Add the butter slices to the chocolate, stir to roughly combine. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring after each duration until the mixture is completely melted and combined. About 1 ½ to 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the Cocoa Powder - Whisk the cocoa powder into the chocolate mixture until smooth. Allow the chocolate mixture to cool to 95ºF (35ºC) and below to prevent the eggs from curdling.

4. 4

   Combine the Eggs, Sugar, and Chocolate - In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt until combined and smooth. Whisk the cooled chocolate mixture into the sugar mixture.

5. 5

   Add the Flour - Gently fold the flour into the sugar mixture until no flour pockets remain. Do not overmix the batter.

6. 6

   Bake the Batter - Evenly spread the brownie batter into the greased baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.

7. 7

   Cool the Brownies - Completely cool the brownies in the pan, place on a wire rack, and let cool for about 1 ½ to 2 hours.

8. 8

   To Serve - Use the foil sling to carefully lift and remove the brownie from the tray. Discard the foil and cut 16 individual pieces.