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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the batter

Don't overmix after adding the flour - this develops gluten and makes brownies tough

The quality of your cocoa powder makes a big difference - use Dutch-processed for deeper color and flavor

For the crinkliest top, make sure to thoroughly dissolve the sugar in the butter-sugar mixture

Underbake slightly for fudgier brownies, bake fully for cakier texture

For ultra-defined edges, refrigerate the brownies for 1 hour before cutting

Use a plastic knife or hot knife (run under hot water and wiped dry) for the cleanest cuts

For an extra-rich flavor, brown the butter before using

Test doneness with a toothpick 2 inches from the edge, not in the center, for more accurate results

For a holiday version, add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract and top with crushed candy canes

One-Bowl Brownies

Name: One-Bowl Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 brownies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks/226g) unsalted butter; 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar; 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips or chunks, divided (semi-sweet or dark); Optional mix-ins (choose one):; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/2 cup mini marshmallows; 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (for mocha brownies); 1/4 cup peanut butter for swirling; Equipment:; 8x8 or 9x9 inch square baking pan; Parchment paper; Large microwave-safe mixing bowl; Wooden spoon or rubber spatula; Measuring cups and spoons; Cooling rack

These One-Bowl Brownies deliver rich chocolate decadence with minimal cleanup, striking the perfect balance between fudgy centers and crackly tops. A medium-difficulty recipe that requires attention to mixing technique and baking time, these brownies feature a deep chocolate flavor with perfectly moist interiors and the classic paper-thin crinkly crust that brownie enthusiasts crave. Whether served warm with ice cream, packed in lunches, or enjoyed as a midnight treat, these versatile squares offer an impressive chocolate experience with just the right level of sweetness. Prepare this crowd-pleasing classic in about 45 minutes for a homemade indulgence that surpasses box mixes while requiring just one bowl and basic pantry ingredients – making it the ideal go-to recipe for both impromptu cravings and special occasions.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Total Time

45 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

1 cup (2 sticks/226g) unsalted butter

2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

1 cup (170g) chocolate chips or chunks, divided (semi-sweet or dark)

Optional mix-ins (choose one):

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1/2 cup mini marshmallows

2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (for mocha brownies)

1/4 cup peanut butter for swirling

Equipment:

8x8 or 9x9 inch square baking pan

Parchment paper

Large microwave-safe mixing bowl

Wooden spoon or rubber spatula

Measuring cups and spoons

Cooling rack

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal.

Cut butter into chunks and place in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until just melted.

Add sugar to the melted butter and whisk until well combined. The mixture will be grainy.

Add cocoa powder and salt, whisking until the mixture is uniform. It will be thick and slightly gritty.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly if it's very hot to the touch (to prevent cooking the eggs).

Add vanilla extract and whisk in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The batter should become smoother and more glossy with each egg.

Add flour and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix once the flour is added.

Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips or chunks, saving the remaining 1/4 cup for the top.

If using, gently fold in your chosen optional mix-in ingredients.

Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread evenly to the corners. The batter will be thick.

Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top. If using peanut butter for swirling, warm it slightly and drop spoonfuls onto the surface, then swirl with a knife.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. For fudgy brownies, a toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). For cakey brownies, bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out of the pan and onto a cooling rack.

For clean cuts, let brownies cool completely (about 1 hour) before cutting into 16 squares. For gooey servings, cut while still slightly warm.

One-Bowl Brownies

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