Molten Chocolate-Chunk Brownies Recipe | Epicurious

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If you’re not serving the brownie warm, let it cool in the tin, then turn out and slice into squares. It’ll continue to set in the tin, but stay soft and fudgy in the center. The two types of sugar in these brownies work their magic in different ways. Caster sugar lends sweetness and helps create a smooth and crispy top. Brown sugar adds to the rich, moist center.

Note: The brownie is ready when the top feels set to the touch. Brownies will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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