In just 40 minutes, I can have this decadent Giada salted dark chocolate chunk brownies ready, and it’s always a crowd-pleaser. The ingredients are so wholesome and comforting, with flavors like pure vanilla extract and unsalted butter taking center stage.

The texture is perfectly fudgy, and the chocolate flavor just makes it so satisfying. It’s great for dessert time and super easy to pull together on busy days.

Recipe Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks
• 1 teaspoon flake salt, such as Maldon
• 2 teaspoons turbinado or raw sugar

How To Make Giada salted dark chocolate chunk brownies

Prepare the Brownie Pan

1. Preheat and Spray: Heat up your oven to 350°F. Then, take out a non-stick spray and give an 8-inch baking dish a nice coating—no stuck brownies!

Mix and Whisk Brownie Batter

1. Dry Ingredients Unite: Grab a small bowl and whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and kosher salt. Just set it aside for now.
2. Melt, Whisk, and Fold: Place the butter in a medium bowl and melt it in 20-second microwave bursts until smooth. Whisk in granulated sugar and vanilla. Then, whisk in eggs, one at a time, mixing until silky smooth after each addition.
3. Add Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chunks: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour mixture until just a few streaks remain. Add the chocolate chunks and fold a few more times until evenly mixed.

Bake the Brownies

1. Pour, Sprinkle, and Bake: Pour the brownie mix into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the flake salt and turbinado sugar. Bake for 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with just a few crumbs attached. Let it cool before chomping in!

Recipe Tips

• Enhance the Chocolate Experience: Add-ins like nuts, espresso beans, or dried fruit can elevate the flavor profile of Giada’s salted dark chocolate chunk brownies. Introduce new textures and dimensions to create a richer dessert experience.
• Balancing Salt and Sugar: To avoid over-salting or over-sweetening, taste the batter as you go and adjust the amount of flaky sea salt or granulated sugar to your liking, ensuring a harmonious balance of flavors in every bite.
• Pan Size and Portion Control: For perfectly cut brownies, use the right-sized pan to achieve the ideal thickness, and consider cutting them into bite-sized portions before serving to control portion sizes and make them easier to eat.
• Storing Brownies for Freshness: Store Giada’s salted dark chocolate chunk brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months to preserve freshness and maintain their irresistible fudgy texture.
• Make it a Sundae Brownie: Transform these decadent brownies into a sundae by topping them with a scoop of your favorite ice cream, whipped cream, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce, creating an indulgent dessert that will leave everyone satisfied.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

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