What's the secret to the perfect brownie? Brown sugar!  Discover how this humble ingredient can take your brownies from good to great!  Make this recipe to achieve these chocolatey brownies that are fudgy and perfectly balanced in every way.

– All-purpose flour – Brown sugar – Cocoa powder – Salt – Flaky salt for finishing (optional) – Whole eggs – Unsalted butter – Vanilla extract – Chocolate chips

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In a large bowl, melt together butter and chocolate chips.

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Whisk cocoa powder into butter and melted chocolate chips.

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Add brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into your chocolate mixture.

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Whisk in eggs by hand or use electric mixer for 1-2 minutes.

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Add in salt and flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Use a spatula or wooden spoon.

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Pour brownie batter into prepared pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

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Don't overmix: Overmixing your brownie batter can lead to a tough and dry texture. Mix until just combined and don't worry about getting rid of all the lumps. The lumps will disappear during the baking process.

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