A recipe for rich, fudgy brownies featuring the deep flavor of dark chocolate balanced with creamy tahini.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:35 min
Total Time:50 min
Yield:16 squares
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter or coconut oil
8 ounces (225g) dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), chopped
1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup (120g) tahini
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (85g) dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
Melt the butter or coconut oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until completely smooth. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until combined.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the tahini and vanilla extract until the batter is uniform.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the optional chocolate chips if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.
Notes
Tahini adds moisture and a subtle nutty depth that complements the dark chocolate.
For an extra layer of flavor, swirl an additional tablespoon of tahini over the top of the batter before baking.
Cooling the brownies completely before cutting helps achieve the fudgiest texture.