Best Homemade Brownies
Total Time
50 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
16 brownies
- 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
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and salt.
Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, water, and vanilla.
Step 4
Sprinkle the dry mix over the wet mix and stir until just combined.
Step 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth the top. Bake for 40 to 48 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs attached. Cool completely before slicing.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
If you'd like to reduce the sugar, I've had success with 1 cup granulated sugar instead of 1 1/2 cups.
I like to use olive oil because it's what I keep on hand and I enjoy the pairing of olive oil with chocolate. Keep in mind that you will taste it here. For a more neutral flavor, use canola oil.
When these brownies come out of the oven, they'll be super gooey in the middle. Allow them to cool completely, about 2 hours, before you slice into them to give them a chance to set up. They'll continue to firm up the longer they're out of the oven. If you still prefer a firmer brownie, store them in the fridge.
