Description
A dense, fudgy brownie recipe designed for self-care, featuring a simple one-bowl method and decorative white chocolate laces for a meditative baking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup (85g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (85g) white chocolate chips
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until mostly melted. Stir until smooth.
- Whisk granulated sugar into the warm chocolate mixture. Add eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each until the mixture is shiny and thick. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle flour over the batter and gently fold in with a spatula until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs clinging to it.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan (about 1 hour).
- Melt white chocolate chips with heavy cream in 15-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Snip the corner of a small ziplock bag and pipe random squiggles (laces) over the cooled brownies. Let set for 10 minutes before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
Do not overbake; brownies continue to cook in the pan after removal. For gluten-free option, swap all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Use a sharp knife wiped with a warm damp cloth for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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