Why you’ll love these Brown Butter Brownies
Rich, Nutty Flavour
When making brown butter brownies, use brown butter as it gives the brownies a deep, nutty flavour that takes them to the next level. The butter is cooked until it develops a rich, toasty aroma, adding an extra layer of complexity you won’t get with regular butter.
Elevated Chocolate Experience
The brown butter complements the chocolate by enhancing its richness, creating a more intense and indulgent flavour. It adds depth without overpowering the chocolate, making each bite luxurious.
Perfect Chewy Texture
Brown butter gives brownies a wonderfully chewy texture while maintaining a soft, fudgy centre. The caramelised milk solids in the butter help create that perfect balance of chewiness and softness.
Easy but Impressive
Though browning butter is a simple step, it adds a sophisticated touch to your brownies. It’s an easy upgrade to a classic recipe that will impress anyone who tries them.
Versatile Base
Brown butter brownies are a versatile base for experimenting with additional flavours. Whether you add nuts, caramel, or sea salt, the browned butter enhances the overall profile, making the brownies more indulgent.
Top Tips when making Brown Butter Brownies
Brown the Butter Carefully
Take your time when browning the butter. Cook it over medium heat, stirring frequently, and wait for it to turn golden brown with a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it, as that will result in a bitter taste.
Chill the Browned Butter Slightly
After browning the butter, let it cool slightly before adding it to your batter. This prevents the eggs from cooking too early and ensures the perfect texture in your brownies.
Use Milk Chocolate for Flavour
Brown butter adds a deep, nutty flavour, so pairing it with high-quality milk chocolate or cocoa powder will enhance the richness of your brownies.
Beat the Eggs and Sugar Well
Whisk the eggs and sugar thoroughly until pale and fluffy. This step aerates the mixture, giving the brownies a light, crackly top while maintaining a dense and fudgy centre.
Under-bake for Fudgy Texture
Brown butter brownies are best when slightly under-baked. Remove them from the oven when the centre is still slightly gooey. They will continue to set as they cool, ensuring a rich, fudgy texture.
Ingredients you’ll need to make Brown Butter Brownies
- 150 g Unsalted butter
- 250 g Sugar
- 100 g Plain Flour
- 30 g Cocoa Powder
- 3 Eggs medium
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 100 g Milk Chocolate melted
- 100 g Milk Chocolate chunks
How to make these Brownies
- Pre-heat the oven to 180/170 fan Celsius and line an 8 inch baking tin with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter on a medium heat until the butter is a rich brown colour.
- Mix the butter and sugar with a whisk and then add in the eggs. Beat the mixture until thick and fluffy.
- Add in the melted chocolate and vanilla essence and mix in with the whisk.
- Sift in the flour, sugar and baking powder and mix in with a spatula or wooden spoon until combined.
- Mix in the chocolate chunks and then pour the mixture into the lined baking tin.
- Place into a pre-heated oven for 31 mins. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool in the tin before serving.
Brown Butter Brownies
Ingredients
Method
- Pre-heat the oven to 180/170 fan Celsius and line an 8 inch baking tin with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter on a medium heat until the butter is a rich brown colour.
- Mix the butter and sugar with a whisk and then add in the eggs. Beat the mixture until thick and fluffy.
- Add in the melted chocolate and vanilla essence and mix in with the whisk.
- Sift in the flour, sugar and baking powder and mix in with a spatula or wooden spoon until combined.
- Mix in the chocolate chunks and then pour the mixture into the lined baking tin.
- Place into a pre-heated oven for 31 mins. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool in the tin before serving.
