Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cupcup unsalted butter, melted and hot
  • 1 cupcup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cupcup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2large large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoontablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cupcup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/2 cupcup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoonteaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cupcup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to act as a sling.
  2. In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine the hot melted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Whisk vigorously to dissolve the sugar crystals.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for exactly 2 minutes until the batter lightens in color and becomes slightly thickened and aerated.
  4. Sift the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and sea salt directly into the bowl. Fold gently with a silicone spatula only until the white streaks disappear to avoid gluten development.
  5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips if desired. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes. The brownies are done when the edges are set but the center remains slightly soft. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing.