Description
Indulge in these rich, classic chewy brownies, featuring a dense, fudgy texture and intense chocolate flavor. This recipe combines simple ingredients for a treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist!
Ingredients
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- For the Brownie Batter:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed for deeper flavor)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup caramel or peanut butter swirls
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and flour. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a chewy texture.
- Add Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in semisweet chocolate chips and any additional add-ins like nuts or caramel swirls.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Cool and Slice:
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Cuisine: American