Crinkle Top Fudgy Brownies Ingredients: - 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter - 1/2 cup (60g) natural cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon (15g) vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract - 1/2 cup (115g) light brown sugar - 1 3/4 cups (350 g) powdered sugar - 1 cup (120g) semi-sweet chocolate chips - 1/4 cup (60g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped - 3 large eggs, at room temperature - 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour - Pinch of salt - 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) pan with parchment paper on all sides. Set aside. 2. Place the butter in a saucepan and set over medium-low heat. Once the butter starts to foam, stir and scrape the butter from the bottom and sides of the pan every 10 seconds. After 6-8 minutes, the milk solids will sink to the bottom of the pan and start turning brown. As soon as the butter smells nutty and toasted, and turns a deep golden brown, it's ready! Immediately transfer it to a heatproof bowl to cool. 3. Add the cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate to the cooled browned butter. Mix until the chocolate has melted and the cocoa powder is completely dissolved. 4. In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and add the light brown sugar. Whisk for 5-6 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved in the eggs. Note: It's crucial to dissolve the sugar in the eggs for a crackly top. 5. Once the sugar is completely dissolved, add the powdered sugar and mix for another 1-2 minutes until completely combined. 6. Add the browned butter mixture (once cooled) to the egg mixture. Toss in the flour and chocolate chips. Mix until well combined. 7. Transfer the batter to the prepared 8x8-inch baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes. When done, the tops will be shiny, and if you test with a toothpick, some crumbs will cling to it. 8. Let the brownies cool in the pan for 1-2 hours before cutting. When it's time to cut, use a very sharp knife, run hot water onto the knife to warm it up, and use a wet paper towel to clean off the knife between cuts. Tips and Variations: - To ensure a crackly top, it's essential to dissolve the sugar in the eggs thoroughly. - Experiment with different types of chocolate chips or nuts to create unique flavor combinations. #brownie #fudgy #brownies #Recipe #bakingrecipe #bake - @iramsfoodstory