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Decadent Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Sea Salt

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Rich, silky, and fudgy brownies featuring triple layers of chocolate and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a perfect sweet-salty balance. Quick and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (can substitute with almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 4 ounces (115g) bittersweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between, or melt gently over a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until thick, shiny, and pale yellow, about 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg-sugar mixture and stir gently until combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula just until no flour streaks remain.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Sprinkle the flaky sea salt evenly on top.
  10. Bake for 25-28 minutes until edges look set and the center is slightly soft (a toothpick inserted should have a few moist crumbs).
  11. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack before cutting.
  12. Optional: Chill brownies in the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner edges.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to keep brownies fudgy rather than cakey. Use flaky sea salt for the best flavor contrast. Pull brownies out when the center is still slightly soft to ensure gooey texture. Chilling before slicing helps prevent crumbling. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate; adjust baking time accordingly.

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