Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and linger a moment at the table. There is something quietly perfect about a brownie. It asks for no embellishment, yet graciously accepts it. A simple square can be enjoyed in the early morning beside a steaming cup of coffee, the deep chocolate meeting the warmth of the day’s first sip. Later, that same brownie can be transformed into an elegant dessert, adorned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a ribbon of hot fudge.

This recipe is wonderfully forgiving and endlessly adaptable, yielding a rich, fudgy texture that rests somewhere between a classic brownie and a piece of fine chocolate fudge. It’s the kind of treat that makes itself at home in any setting, whether tucked beside a morning mug or plated beautifully for guests after dinner. I added a hint of almond extract for subtle depth, though peppermint and a glossy ganache would make a beautiful winter version. However you choose to serve it, this is the kind of recipe that reminds you that simplicity often holds the truest pleasure.

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🍫 Easy Double Chocolate Chip Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 cups (12-ounce bag) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cut into pieces
• 3 eggs
• 1¼ cups flour (gluten or gluten-free)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease a 13″ × 9″ baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of the chocolate chips with the butter, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Add eggs, stirring quickly and well so they do not cook.
4. Add flour, sugar, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir well until the batter comes together.
5. Fold in the remaining chocolate chips.
6. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

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Styling & Serving Ideas

Brownies are beautiful in their simplicity. Serve one warm from the pan with a morning coffee and let the deep chocolate mingle with the comfort of that first sip. Or, dress it up for a dinner party — a square on a small dessert plate, a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting just slightly over the top, a drizzle of hot fudge, perhaps even a sprinkle of sea salt or toasted almonds for texture.

For a touch of creativity, stir in almond or peppermint extract to the batter. In cooler months, finish the brownies with a layer of ganache for a glossy, wintery treat.

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Even without adornment, these brownies are pure comfort — rich, fudgy, and honest. They remind us that the best things in life are often the simplest.

And if you look closely, you’ll see a peek of something special coming soon — our newest Seraphim napkin in a soft, lovely blue, the perfect companion for coffee, chocolate, and quiet moments at the table.