⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 16 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Pinch Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1/2 cup Fresh blackberries

📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan. This is crucial to prevent sticking!
2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter and 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Melt gently over low heat, stirring frequently. Don't let it burn! It's like a chocolate fondue, but for brownies.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This is where your mixer comes in handy, making your life much easier.
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix; a few lumps are okay, trust me!
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder. Make sure everything is well combined to avoid clumpy brownies.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Again, don't overmix!
7. In a small bowl, gently mash about 1/2 cup of fresh blackberries. Add these to the batter and mix very gently to create a swirl effect. Don't beat the blackberry mixture in; we want chunks, not a homogenous mass.
8. Pour the batter into your prepared 8x8 inch baking pan and spread evenly. You can even add a few extra blackberries on top for extra deliciousness.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center—if it comes out with a few moist crumbs, they're perfect! If it's too gooey, bake for a couple more minutes. Overbaked brownies are sad brownies.
10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into small squares. This prevents them from crumbling. Patience, my friend!
11. Once cooled, cut into about 16 brownie bites. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired (it looks fancy!).

📝 Notes

• Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
• If you don't have fresh blackberries, you can use frozen, but make sure to thaw them completely before using. Just don't use blackberry jam or preserves; that will change the texture completely.
• For extra chocolatey goodness, add a tablespoon or two of dark cocoa powder to the batter!