Brownies by Nick Malgieri

Indulge in the rich, fudgy perfection of Nick Malgieri’s Brownies, a classic recipe that delivers bakery-quality results in the comfort of your kitchen. Made with just seven simple ingredients, including bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter, these brownies achieve the ideal balance of decadent chocolate flavor and a tender, yet slightly chewy texture. The recipe’s straightforward preparation—melting the butter and chocolate together before whisking in sugar, eggs, and a touch of vanilla—ensures a glossy batter that bakes up to perfection in just 30 minutes. Whether enjoyed warm or cooled and cut into neat squares, these brownies are an irresistible treat that's perfect for dessert, snacking, or sharing at gatherings. Easy to make and utterly delicious, they’re sure to become your go-to homemade brownie recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 12 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 6 ounces Bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 4 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cup All-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the center of the oven.

Step 2

Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to make lifting the brownies out easier.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove the saucepan from heat and add the chopped chocolate.

Step 4

Let the chocolate sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and fully combined with the butter.

Step 5

Add the granulated sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined. The mixture will look slightly grainy at this point.

Step 6

Whisk the eggs into the mixture one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

Step 7

Fold in the flour gently using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).

Step 10

Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 11

Once cool, use the parchment paper overhangs to lift the brownies out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board and cut into 16 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	933.8 grams (933.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3898

Total Fat 219.60g	282%
Saturated Fat 120.50g	603%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 1116mg	372%
Sodium 926mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 476.50g	173%
Dietary Fiber 14.60g	52%
Total Sugars 385.80g
Protein 46.70g	93%

Vitamin D 160IU	800%
Calcium 222mg	17%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 1329mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 46.8%