With this recipe from Townies, you can enjoy the perfect mix of tart crust and rich brownies. It's a delicious treat for any occasion because each bite has a delicious mix of buttery crust and rich chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Pinch of salt. 1/4 cup cold water. 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. 1/2 cup unsalted butter. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup cocoa powder. 1/4 teaspoon baking powder. Pinch of salt.
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan. In a food processor, combine flour, cold cubed butter, sugar, and salt. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water gradually while pulsing, until dough comes together. Press dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a crust. Bake crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Let cool slightly. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir until smooth. In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, stirring until just combined. Pour brownie batter over the partially baked crust in the pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy!