Chewy Brownies

1. 1

   Position an oven rack on the middle rung.

2. 2

   Heat the oven to 350F.

3. 3

   Butter an 8-inch square pan, line the pan bottom with parchment (or waxed paper), and then butter the parchment.

4. 4

   In a double boiler over simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate.

5. 5

   Remove the pan from the heat; cool slightly.

6. 6

   Stir in the sugar, salt, and vanilla.

7. 7

   Mix in the eggs, one at a time, stirring each time until blended.

8. 8

   Add the flour and cocoa; beat until incorporated and the mixture is smooth, 30 to 60 seconds.

9. 9

   Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the top is uniformly colored with no indentation and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out almost clean, with a few moist crumbs clinging to it, 35 to 45 minutes.

10. 10

    Set the pan on a rack until cool enough to handle.

11. 11

    Run a paring knife around the inside edge of the pan and then invert the pan onto a flat surface and peel off the parchment.

12. 12

    Flip the baked brownie back onto the rack to cool completely.

13. 13

    Cut into squares with a sharp knife.

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