The Best Fudgy Brownies

• good-quality chocolate8 ounce
• butter12 tablespoon
• sugar1 ¼ cup
• egg2
• vanilla extract2 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour¾ cup
• cocoa powder¼ cup
• salt1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. 2

   Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Chop the chocolate into chunks.

4. 4

   Melt half of the chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, saving the other half for later.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer, then beat in the eggs and vanilla for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture becomes fluffy and light in color.

6. 6

   Whisk in the melted chocolate (make sure it's not too hot or else the eggs will cook), then sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

7. 7

   Fold to incorporate the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix as this will cause the brownies to be more cake-like in texture.

8. 8

   Fold in the chocolate chunks, then transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.

9. 9

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on how fudgy you like your brownies, then cool completely.

10. 10

    Slice, then serve with a nice cold glass of milk!

11. 11

    Enjoy!