Easy Fudgy Crackly-Top Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs and egg yolk (Use 2 large whole eggs plus 1 additional egg yolk.)
• 200 g powdered sugar
• 50 g light brown sugar
• 115 g butter (Melted.)
• 45 g oil
• 0.5 tsp coffee powder (Optional.)
• 45 g cocoa powder
• 85 g all-purpose flour
• 90 g chocolate chips
• chopped chocolate (Optional, for topping.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the 2 large eggs, additional egg yolk, powdered sugar, and light brown sugar. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and the powdered sugar has completely dissolved. This helps create the shiny, crackly top.

3. 3

   Add the melted butter, oil, and optional coffee powder to the egg-and-sugar mixture. Whisk until well combined.

4. 4

   Add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. Fold gently with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix.

5. 5

   Transfer the brownie batter to the parchment-lined 8-by-8-inch pan. If desired, scatter chopped chocolate over the top.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still looks slightly soft. The source recommends underbaking rather than overbaking for fudgier brownies.

7. 7

   Cool the brownies completely before slicing. For the best texture, alternatively chill them in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours before slicing.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact yield; 9 servings is estimated from an 8-by-8-inch pan. The center should remain slightly soft when removed from the oven. Chilling for 2–3 hours is optional but recommended in the source for the best texture.

Nutrition per serving

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