Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup high-quality Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted for the batter)
- For Stuffing: 12 Oreo cookies, 1/2 cup peanut butter, or 1/2 cup caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later. Lightly grease the parchment with butter or non-stick spray to ensure nothing sticks.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and 6 ounces of chocolate chips. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy. Let it cool for about five minutes so it does not scramble your eggs.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the white sugar, brown sugar, and eggs vigorously for at least 2-3 minutes. This aeration is the secret to getting that thin, papery crinkle top. Stir in the vanilla extract and the cooled melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Sift the cocoa powder, flour, and salt directly into the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the mixture together. Stop mixing as soon as you see no more streaks of flour. Overmixing at this stage will make the brownies tough rather than fudgy.
- Pour half of your brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Place your chosen stuffing (like Oreos or dollops of peanut butter) across the surface. Pour the remaining batter over the top and gently smooth it out with a spatula to seal the “creative” center.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Test the center with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before lifting the parchment paper to slice. Cooling is essential for the fudge texture to set.
- Cook Time: 55 minutes