Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8'x8' metal baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Mix together granulated sugar and light brown sugar with the melted chocolate until no granules are visible.
- Add in eggs and vanilla. Whisk until combined and glossy.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, (optional) espresso powder, and salt gently until just mixed.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped semisweet chocolate; let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Cool ganache to room temperature and whip until light and fluffy.
- Cut brownies with a cookie cutter and top with whipped ganache before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, use quality chocolate and allow brownies to cool before cutting to avoid crumbling.
