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Summary

This video guides you through the process of making a delicious chocolate brownie recipe. It starts with preheating the oven, preparing a metal 9x9 pan, and mixing melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Then, melted chocolate, flour, cocoa powder, and salt are incorporated into the batter, followed by whole chocolate chips. The mixture is baked at 350°F for 30 minutes, with tips for achieving a crispier crust using a metal pan and adjusting baking time for glass pans. After cooling for 20 minutes, the brownies are ready to slice and enjoy.

Takeaways

• 😀 Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) before starting.
• 😀 Line a 9x9 metal pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
• 😀 Mix 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 cup sugar by hand for 30 seconds until smooth.
• 😀 Whisk in 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract for 1 minute.
• 😀 Add 1/2 cup melted chocolate and stir until well combined and smooth.
• 😀 Stir in 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to create a fluffy mixture.
• 😀 Fold in 1 cup whole chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
• 😀 Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly.
• 😀 Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (176°C) for 30 minutes.
• 😀 Allow the baked goods to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing.
• 😀 For a crispier crust and edges, use a metal pan instead of a glass pan. If using a glass pan, you may need to extend the baking time by up to 5 minutes.

Q & A

What temperature should the oven be preheated to for baking the brownies?

The oven should be preheated to 350°F (176°C).

What type of pan should be used for this recipe?

A 9x9-inch metal pan is recommended. It should be lined with parchment paper.

How long should you whisk the sugar into the melted butter?

You should whisk the sugar into the melted butter for about 30 seconds until smooth.

How long should the eggs and vanilla extract be whisked into the mixture?

The eggs and vanilla extract should be whisked for 1 minute.

What is the next step after mixing the eggs and vanilla extract?

You should stir in the melted chocolate until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.

Which ingredients should be folded into the mixture after adding the melted chocolate?

You should fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the mixture using a rubber spatula.

How much chocolate chips should be added to the brownie batter?

Add 1 cup of whole chocolate chips to the batter.

How long should the brownies bake in the oven?

The brownies should bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

How long should the brownies cool in the pan before slicing?

Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing.

What is the difference between using a metal pan and a glass pan for this recipe?

A metal pan gives the brownies crispier edges. If using a glass pan, you may need to add up to 5 extra minutes of baking time.