Double Chocolate Brownies are fudgy with a crisp top and super easy to make from your pantry. Make them into a homemade gift brownie mixes for loved ones to enjoy any time.
¼tspbaking powderdo not use if using Self-Rising Flour
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F / 175 C
Grease baking pan/tray, line with parchment paper if removing whole from the tray
Prepare the brownie batter
Combine butter, 1/4 cup of chocolate chips in microwave safe, large mixing bowl
Melt together using 30 second increments in the microwave. Whisk after each increment, until completely smooth. Do not allow all chocolate to melt in the microwave, instead let it melt from the heat of the butter
Add sugar. Whisk until completely combined and sugar has dissolved
Add eggs and vanilla. Whisk until completely combined.
Add cocoa powder, flour and remaining chocolate chips. Fold it together using a silicon spatula or wooden spoon. Fold until just combined; do not overmix
Spread into baking pan evenly and into the corners
Bake
Bake 30 minutes
Check to see if it is done - toothpick inserted in center will come out with moist crumbs . Return to oven to cook if wet batter is present during toothpick test - recheck every 2 minutes until done.
Remove from the oven and leave in the pan to cool completely
Serve and Enjoy!
Stay fresh at room temperature or refridgerated for one week
Freeze beautifully. Just thaw to room temperature
Notes
For a homemade gift, try making a gift brownie mix:
In a large jar, layer in chocolate chips, granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder.
Close jar, add ribbon around the lid and attach baking instruction card as follows.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Stir the mix together with 3/4 cup melted butter, 3 large eggs, and 2 tsp vanilla extract with a wooden spoon or silicon spatula. Spread evenly into baking pan. Bake 30 minutes, until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs or clean. Leave in the baking pan to cool. Serve.