Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies with Sea Salt Flakes
Indulge in rich, fudgy dark chocolate brownies sprinkled with delicate sea salt flakes for the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 8 oz (225g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold into the wet ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the surface evenly with sea salt flakes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
- Cut into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
For an extra decadent treat, serve the brownies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with caramel sauce.