The French chef has never steered me wrong.

Then, in my 20s, I hadthe most delicious browniethat completely shifted my opinion.

It was Julia Childs brownie recipe, so Im now the biggest fan of it.

Julia Child photo next to a photo of her brownies (brownie pieces stacked) over a colorful background

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I remember my Julia Child brownie moment like it was yesterday.

When my coworker opened the box, I could immediately smell the chocolate and butter.

I knew I was going to like what I was about to eat.

chocolate brownies

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The top was crackled, and the interior was ooey-gooey perfection.

I savored each bite and then promptly asked for the recipe.

Ive been making Childs brownies ever since.

A stack of three fudgy brownies

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First, mix together the flour and salt.

Next, melt the butter with both the unsweetened and bittersweet chocolate.

Once thats melted, add one cup of the sugar and the vanilla extract.

Fold the whipped eggs into the chocolate mixture, followed by the flour mixture.

Pour the batter into a nine-inch-square baking dish and bake at 350F until just done, about 25 minutes.