Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 1 cup salted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
White Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups white chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift in the all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder into the wet mixture (alternatively, you may whisk them together in a separate bowl before adding). Stir gently with a rubber spatula until just barely combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the brownies.
- Add White Chocolate Chips: Fold about 1 1/2 cups of the white chocolate chips into the batter evenly for bursts of creamy sweetness throughout.
- Spread Batter and Top: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips evenly over the top for a melty, decorative finish.
- Bake the Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for about 35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter. Avoid overbaking to keep the brownies fudgy and soft.
- Cool and Serve: Place the baking dish on a wire rack to cool slightly and speed up cooling. While brownies are easier to cut when fully cooled, they can be enjoyed warm as well.
Notes
- For fudgier brownies, do not overbake; remove as soon as the toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Room temperature eggs help with better mixing and texture.
- You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt if desired.
- Use a rubber spatula to avoid overmixing the batter which can make the brownies dense.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American