Brown Butter Crinkle Top Brownies
Brown Butter Crinkle Top Brownies are rich, fudgy treats with a deep nutty flavor and a glossy, crackly top. These bakery-style brownies deliver intense chocolate goodness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9–12 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- cocoa powder
- dark chocolate
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and continue cooking until golden brown and nutty in aroma. Remove from heat.
- Stir in chopped dark chocolate until melted and smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until thick and glossy.
- Slowly mix in the warm brown butter and chocolate mixture.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then gently fold until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is shiny and crackled and the center is just set.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips or chunks for extra richness.
- Mix in nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a sweet-salty finish.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Microwave briefly for a warm, gooey texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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