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Gently melt the unsalted butter and chopped dark chocolate together over low heat or in short bursts in a microwave, stirring constantly until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk room temperature eggs with both caster and demerara sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
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Sift or whisk together the cocoa powder and plain flour to eliminate lumps and ensure even distribution.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, stirring gently to avoid curdling.
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Carefully fold the combined cocoa and flour mixture along with the chocolate chips, if using, until the batter is thick and slightly glossy.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop evenly sized portions of batter onto the tray, spacing them well apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are just firm but the centers remain soft and fudgy.
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Allow the brookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes. Optionally, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt before serving to enhance flavor.