Singular Brownies

Ingredients

  • Serves: makes 24 2 ¼-by-2-inch brownies
  • Prep time:  I hour to prepare, 10 minutes to cool brownies before frosting and 15 minutes to cool brownies after frosting
  • 12 ounces unsalted butter
  • 2 cups cocoa powder, sifted (natural or Dutch process)
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line and 9-by-13-inch pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking oil spray.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Remove from heat and add the cocoa powder, stirring to combine.  Let cool slightly.
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  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs together, then add the sugars and vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
  4. Add the cooled butter-chocolate mixture, then fold in the flour and salt until just combined; do not overmix.
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  5. Spread the batter evenly in the pan, making sure the corners are filled.
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  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a crust forms on the surface and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  7. Transfer the pan to a wire rack; cool completely before cutting the brownies.

Chocolate Ganache Topping

Ingredients

  • ½ cup heavy or whipping cream
  • 6 ounces dark or bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate, finely chopped


Directions

  1. Heat the cream on the stovetop or in the microwave until it begins to boil.
  2. Remove from the heat and add all the chocolate at once.
  3. Stir continuously until the chocolate melts and ganache is smooth and shiny, then pour over the brownies.
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  4. Cool completely before cutting.Singular Brownie

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