Ingredients
Method
- Melt the butter and chopped chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- With an electric mixer, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and espresso powder on medium-high until thick, pale, and ribbony, about 3 minutes.
- Pour the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and fold gently with a spatula until combined.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the bowl and fold until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square metal pan with parchment. Scrape the batter in, smooth the top, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan, then lift out and slice into squares.
Notes
These brownies need a full cool-down to set their fudgy texture; cutting them warm will give you a delicious mess but messy slices. The espresso powder is optional but helps deepen the chocolate. Store any leftovers in the fridge for the chewiest bite.
