Description
These Condensed Milk Brownies are rich, fudgy, and incredibly chocolaty, enhanced with the creamy sweetness of sweetened condensed milk. Perfectly balanced with dark chocolate and cocoa powder, these brownies deliver a moist, dense texture with a hint of saltiness to highlight the chocolate flavor. Made in under 40 minutes, they’re an easy, indulgent treat for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces melted dark chocolate (or 1/2 cup chocolate chips)
Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Add-ins
- 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate (or 1/2 cup chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat and combine butter and sugar: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter and whisk it together with the sugar for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the room temperature eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for about 1 minute to ensure a smooth and slightly aerated mixture. An electric mixer can be used for ease.
- Mix in melted chocolate and condensed milk: Whisk in the melted dark chocolate and sweetened condensed milk carefully to avoid deflating the batter. Continue whisking until streaks disappear and the batter is uniform.
- Add dry ingredients: Gently stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Mix just until everything is incorporated; over-mixing can ruin the brownie texture.
- Fold in chocolate chunks: Carefully fold in the chopped dark chocolate, distributing it evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare baking pan and bake: Transfer the batter to an 8×8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes. For fudgy brownies, look for a toothpick with a few moist crumbs; for cakier brownies, a clean toothpick indicates doneness.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Only slice once fully cool to ensure clean cuts. Enjoy your decadent brownies!
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to help the batter combine smoothly and rise properly.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep brownies tender.
- If using chocolate chips instead of chopped chocolate, use good-quality bittersweet or semisweet varieties for best flavor.
- You can substitute sea salt with fine kosher salt if needed.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- For an extra gooey center, reduce baking time slightly and monitor carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
