Make Rich Dark Chocolate Brownies At Home In 7 Steps

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line or grease a square baking pan (8x8 inches).

Step 2:

In a heatproof bowl, melt dark chocolate and butter together over a double boiler or in the microwave (30-second intervals). Stir until smooth.

Step 3:

Remove from heat and stir in the sugar while the mixture is still warm. This helps give a glossy top to the brownies.

Step 4:

Let it cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.

Step 5:

Sift in the flour and salt. Gently fold using a spatula until there are no streaks of flour. Don’t overmix.

Step 6:

Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Spread evenly. Add nuts or chocolate chips on top if desired.

Step 7:

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). Let it cool, slice, and enjoy.