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Two photos of fudgy crinkle-top brownies with a shiny crackly top and a gooey center.

Fudgy Crinkle-Top Brownies

Dense, gooey chocolate brownies with a shiny crackly top, made in one bowl with pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 Brownies
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Heatproof bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a pan with parchment.
  2. Melt the butter and chocolate together until smooth.
  3. Whisk in the sugars, then the eggs, whisking vigorously for a minute.
  4. Tip: This creates the shiny crinkle top.
  5. Whisk in the vanilla, then fold in the flour, cocoa, and salt.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips and spread into the pan.
  7. Bake 28 to 32 minutes, cool completely, and slice.

Notes

Don't overbake for fudgy centers.
Chill briefly for clean slices.