Chocolate Chunk Brownies Recipe

The main difference between chocolate brownies and cocoa brownies comes in the use of ingredients. Chocolate brownies use unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate that’s melted with butter which results in a fudgier chewier texture. On the other hand cocoa brownies use cocoa powder and oil for fat, which results in a softer, cake-like texture and a richer, more pronounced chocolate flavour. The usage depends on personal preference for taste and texture.

Chocolate chunk brownies can be enjoyed both as a snack and a dessert. You can eat it as a snack for anytime cravings, enjoy it between meals, or serve it as a delicious after-meal dessert to conclude the meal on a sweet node.

Brownies are identified by three main texture categories: cakey, fudgy and chewy. Cakey brownies, as the name says, have a cake-like spongy texture that is light, moist and airy. Fudgy brownies resemble the texture of fudge that is moist, gooey and dense. Chewy brownies are dense like fudgy brownies with a bite to them that feels elastic when you chew.

Chocolate brownies originated in the United States and it dates back to the 19th century. The story goes that back in the late 1800s, Bertha Palmer, a well-known socialite in Chicago, asked the chef at the Palmer House Hotel to whip up a special dessert for ladies attending the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. She wanted something that was easier to eat than a traditional cake but still delicious. The result was the first-ever brownie, which turned out to be a huge hit. So, you can thank Chicago for inventing this amazing treat!

Eggs play an important role in giving brownies their iconic texture and structure. Eggs work as the binding agent that helps hold the ingredients together, which gives brownies structure and ensures they won't fall apart when cutting. Eggs also add moisture to the batter making it soft and fudgy, leavens the brownie batter to give it a volume, and adds richness to the overall flavour. It is also possible to use substitutes for eggs like vinegar and baking soda, silken tofu and flaxseed meal if you are a vegetarian.