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Best Homemade Brownies Recipe

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3.8 from 21 reviews

This recipe delivers the ultimate homemade brownies that are fudgy, moist, and super chocolaty with perfectly crispy edges. Featuring a straightforward mix of pantry staples and baked to perfection in an 8x8 baking dish, these brownies offer the ideal balance between gooey centers and crisp edges. Easy to make and absolutely delicious, they're perfect for any chocolate lover.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 3/4 teaspoons sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Lightly spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper as well to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, sifted cocoa powder, sifted powdered sugar, dark chocolate chips, and sea salt until well combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, olive oil (or canola oil), water, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually sprinkle the dry ingredient mixture over the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter will be thick.
  5. Pour Batter and Smooth: Pour the thick brownie batter into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly and smooth the top for even baking.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 48 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. It's better to slightly underbake for fudgier brownies.
  7. Cool Completely: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool fully in the pan for about 2 hours to allow the center to set and firm up before slicing.
  8. Store: Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. For a firmer texture, refrigerate the brownies.

Notes

  • If you'd like to reduce the sugar content, you can successfully use 1 cup of granulated sugar instead of 1 1/2 cups.
  • The recipe uses olive oil for a subtle flavor pairing with chocolate, but canola oil can be used for a more neutral taste.
  • Brownies will be very gooey right out of the oven; allowing them to cool completely (about 2 hours) helps them set properly.
  • For a firmer brownie, consider storing them in the refrigerator.
  • Using an 8x8 baking dish is important to avoid overcooking; a 9x9 dish is not recommended.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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