These white chocolate brownies have melted white chocolate in the batter for a perfectly fudgy texture. My recipe is carefully balanced (not too sweet!) and has the same shiny, crackly tops you're used to! Recipe includes a how-to video!
Preheat oven to 325F (165C) and line a 9x9” baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine butter and chopped white chocolate pieces in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
10 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 oz premium white chocolate bar
In a separate bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and egg yolk and whisk vigorously until pale yellow (about 30 seconds, you can also use an electric mixer on high speed for about 15 seconds).
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk
Stir in vanilla extract then add chocolate mixture and stir until completely combined.
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir into white chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined.
Use a spatula to fold in chocolate chips and spread evenly into prepared baking pan.
1 cup white chocolate chips
Transfer to center rack of 325F (165C) oven and bake for 42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Video
Notes
White Chocolate
White chocolate chips may be substituted in a pinch (you would need 1 cup), but I’ve found best results using a quality chocolate bar. For the additional white chocolate at the end, you can substitute another 6 oz of chopped chocolate for the white chocolate chips if desired.
Storing
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Has this recipe changed?
Yes, in 2016 I published the original recipe, which received mixed reviews. Some people had success and others not-so-much. I want to share recipes that people consistently have success with, so I have tweaked and modified the recipe to perfection and now recommend the recipe as published here. However, here is my original white chocolate brownie recipe. Please note that I am no longer accepting comments on that recipe.