Description
Indulge in these Better than a Boyfriend Brownies, a rich and fudgy chocolate treat loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chunks. With a perfect balance of sweetness from brown and white sugars and a deep cocoa flavor, these brownies bake to a moist, chewy perfection. Optionally swirled with luscious dulce de leche, they are sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter (softened)
- 2 cups Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Cake Flour
- 1 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks or Chips
Optional
- 8-ounce jar Dulce de Leche (heat and swirl 4 ounces into batter; bake; top brownies with remaining dulce de leche)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the brownies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps incorporate air for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour, cake flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain brownie density.
- Fold in Chocolate Chunks: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips into the batter, distributing them evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan and spread it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake the brownies for 28 to 36 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Optional Dulce de Leche Swirl: If using dulce de leche, heat it carefully in the microwave, swirl 4 ounces gently into the batter before baking, and after baking, spread the remaining dulce de leche on top of the brownies for a decadent finish.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into 20 equal pieces and serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, to achieve the correct texture.
- For cleaner cuts, cool brownies completely or chill briefly before slicing.
- Dulce de leche swirl is optional but adds an extra layer of richness.
