Super Fudgy Brownies

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   Heat the oven to 350u00b0 F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper, leaving a 2 -inch overhang on two opposite sides. This will make it easy to remove the brownies once they're baked.

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   Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into a medium bowl. Whisk well and set aside.

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   Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, then turn the heat down to low. Put the chocolate and butter in a medium stainless steel bowl and set it over the pan, being sure not to let the bowl touch the water. Stir the butter and chocolate together until they're completely melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

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   Remove the bowl from the heat and place it on a kitchen towel to capture any condensation. Whisk in the sugar. Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla until smooth.

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   Use a rubber spatula to fold in the flour mixture. Fold in the cocoa nibs if you're using them.

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   Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Tap the baking pan on the work surface to release air bubbles. Bake, rotating the baking pan halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with some fudgy crumbs attached (you don't want it to come out clean-that means you've overcooked your brownies!), 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownie to cool completely on a cooling rack.

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   Lift the slab of brownies out the pan by the overhanging foil and cut into 12 squares.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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