Brown Butter Crinkle Top Brownies are rich, fudgy treats with a shiny, crackly crust and deep chocolate flavor. The browned butter adds a nutty, caramel-like depth that elevates these classic brownies.
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:9-12 brownies
Ingredients
Unsalted butter
Dark chocolate or chocolate chips
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Cocoa powder
Salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Melt butter over medium heat and continue cooking until golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat.
Add chocolate to the hot browned butter and stir until smooth and melted.
In a bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until thick and glossy.
Slowly mix the chocolate butter mixture into the egg mixture.
Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then gently fold until just combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is crackly and the center is just set.
Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
Mix in chocolate chunks for more richness.
Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
Swirl in peanut butter or caramel before baking for variation.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
