IRON LOG DAY 1 · Gamify SAT

IRON LOG DAY 1

To unlock a rich, chocolatey flavor, blooming cocoa powder in warm melted butter is essential. I've gathered some popular recipes from the web, or you can follow the classic fudge brownie recipe below. Recipe Overview

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Yield: 16 squares [4, 5]

Ingredients

Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226g)
Granulated sugar: 2 cups (400g)
Unsweetened cocoa powder: ¾ cup (75g)
Large eggs: 3 (room temperature)
Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon
Salt: 1 teaspoon
All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g)
Semisweet chocolate chips: 1½ cups (270g) [4]

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch pan and line it with parchment paper. [4]
Melt the butter: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 20-second intervals until fully liquified. [4]
Whisk the base: Add the sugar and cocoa powder to the warm butter. Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds to help dissolve the sugar and build a shiny, crackly top. [4, 6]
Mix wet ingredients: Whisk in the room-temperature eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until completely cohesive. [4]
Fold in dry: Add the flour and chocolate chips. Gently fold the mixture with a silicone spatula just until the flour streaks disappear—avoid overmixing so the texture stays dense and fudgy. [4]
Bake: Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should emerge with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter. [4]
Cool: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares. [4]