Fudgy Chewy Brownie Recipe
This Fudgy Chewy Brownie Recipe is made with unsweetened cocoa powder, and a mixture of butter, eggs, and oil that keeps the brownies chewy and fudgy when baked.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 291kcal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp neutral oil like vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs or extra large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4-1/2 tsp baking soda
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium sized bowl, add melted butter, oil, granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix with your hand mixer on medium speed.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition to incorporate. Mix well! (see notes below)
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda if using and salt in a bowl. Reduce speed of mixer.
In intervals, add flour mixture to wet mixture until all ingredients are incorporated.
Add brownie batter to baking non-stick sprayed 8x8 sized baking pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out just barely clean. Don’t overbake.
Remove brownies and cool on cooling rack. Cut and serve.
How to Store
- Room Temp: Store these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. Let them cool completely first.
- Fridge: You can store them in the fridge for up to 6 days. Let brownies come to room temp before serving. You can also pop them in the microwave so they're slightly warm.
- Freezer: Wrap individually in plastic wrap, then place in a labeled freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg