Description
Deliciously rich chocolate brownies made with cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 CUP unsalted butter
- 2 ⅓ CUPS granulated sugar
- 2 LARGE eggs
- 2 LARGE egg yolks
- 1 CUP Dutch-processed cocoa
- ½ CUP sourdough starter discard
- 1 TABLESPOON vanilla extract
- 1 TABLESPOON brewed coffee (optional)
- 1 TEASPOON baking powder
- 1 TEASPOON Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 2 CUPS semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 CUP + 1 TABLESPOON all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with butter and parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add granulated sugar and whisk until glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in eggs and yolks until smooth.
- Add cocoa, sourdough starter, vanilla, brewed coffee (if desired), baking powder, and salt; mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until mostly melted.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined, careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 1 hour, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg