Fudgy Brownies II

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x9 inch square baking pan by greasing it thoroughly and then lightly dusting with flour. This will ensure the brownies release cleanly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a small saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter until completely liquid. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In the same saucepan, stir in the granulated sugar until well combined with the chocolate mixture. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few streaks of flour are okay. Overmixing can lead to tough brownies. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. The center should be set but still slightly soft. (25-30 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This allows them to firm up and develop their fudgy texture. (1 hour)