View Large Image Brownies Recipe Brownie Get ingredients: 4 oz (1/2 cup) butter (unsalted, any temperature) 2 eggs (large, room temperature) 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract 4 oz (1/2 cup packed) brown sugar (dark) 4 oz (2/3 cups) chocolate (semi-sweet) 2 oz (1/3 cup + 1/8 cup) flour (all-purpose) 4 oz (>1/2 cup) sugar (white, granulated) 1/4 tsp salt digital scale baking pan (13"×9") parchment paper cooking spray food processor glass or microwavable bowl spatula stand mixer small mixing bowl sifter toothpicks 1/2 tbsp, 1/4 tsp If the eggs are not room temperature, place them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Line the baking pan with parchment paper. Grease the paper with cooking spray. Clear space in the freezer large enough for the baking pan. Chop in food processor: 4 oz (2/3 cups) chocolate If there's anything in the oven, take it out. Set the oven to bake, 350° F (177° C). Add to glass or microwavable bowl: chopped chocolate 4 oz (1/2 cup) butter (chopped into about 2-4 pieces) Place the bowl in the microwave. Melt on high for 1 minute. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir with a spatula. If the mixture is not smooth, continue microwaving in 30 second increments and stirring until it is smooth. Place the bowl in the fridge for a few minutes. (Use oven mitts to move the bowl.) Attach the paddle to the mixer. Add to mixer mixing bowl: 4 oz (>1/2 cup) sugar 4 oz (1/2 cup packed) brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt Mix on medium speed until combined (about 30 seconds). Add to mixer mixing bowl: 2 eggs 1/2 tbsp vanilla chocolate/butter mixture Mix on low-then-high speed until combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl after each addition. Attach the plastic guard to the mixer. Sift into small mixing bowl: 2 oz (1/3 cup + 1/8 cup) flour Slowly add the flour into the mixer mixing bowl. Mix until combined. Do not overmix. Pour the batter into the baking pan. If necessary, use a spatula to spread the batter evenly/flatly. Place the baking pan in the oven on the middle rack. Set a timer for 32 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean). When the timer is done, remove the baking pan from the oven. Turn off the oven. Place the baking pan in the freezer for 15 minutes. (Use oven mitts to move the baking pan. You don't need to wrap it in plastic wrap.) Chocolate ganache When the timer is done, leave the baking pan in the freezer, and make the chocolate ganache. Get ingredients: 6 oz (1 cup) chocolate (milk chocolate) 2 oz (1/4 cup) heavy cream digital scale food processor pot spatula Chop in food processor: 6 oz (1 cup) chocolate Add to pot: chopped chocolate 2 oz (1/4 cup) heavy cream Place the pot on the stove. Set heat to the lowest setting. Using a spatula, stir constantly until the mixture is melted and smooth (about 9 minutes). Remove the pot from the heat. Assembly Remove the brownies from the freezer. Pour the chocolate ganache over the brownies. Add colourful mini-chocolate chips on top. Place the baking pan in the freezer for another 15 minutes. Remove the brownies from the freezer. Cut the brownies into rectangles.
