Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
  • 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (60g) chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. In a double boiler (or heatproof bowl over simmering water), melt the butter and chopped chocolate together, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix!
  7. Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with fudgy crumbs.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 16 squares.