Ingredients
Cooking spray
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. espresso powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
4 c. dark chocolate chips, divided
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, cut into large chunks
1 1/3 c. granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 egg yolks
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9”-x-13” baking pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, espresso, and salt. Step 2Set a large heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water to create a double-boiler. Add 3 cups chocolate chips and butter to bowl. Stir occasionally until melted together. Remove bowl from heat, then whisk in sugar. Step 3Add eggs one at a time, whisking for 1 minute after each egg, then add egg yolks and whisk for 1 minute more. Fold in flour mixture just until combined, then fold in remaining 1 cup chocolate chips. Step 4Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out with a few moist crumbs, 28 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan for 30 minutes before using parchment paper to remove from pan.
To create a perfect crackly top on your brownies you need to do one thing. Beat your eggs well! I found beating each full egg for an entire minute creates that crackly top. You’re basically creating a meringue when you do this and during baking the crystalized parts will form on top giving you that shiny, shattery crust everyone loves. Looking for a perfect gluten free brownie? We cracked the code on that one too!
