Chewy Fudgy Homemade Brownies recipe

 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (115g) salted butter*
• 8 ounces (228g) coarsely chopped quality semi-sweet chocolate*
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons (80g) all-purpose flour 
• 2 Tablespoons (16g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Milk Chocolate Frosting (optional)

• 1 and 3/4 cups (210g) confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup (32g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 2 Tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• salt, to taste