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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
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil like vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp baking soda optional - SEE NOTE BELOW
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium sized bowl, add melted butter, 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 oil and 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.

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Notes

  • Whisk those eggs real good, boos. That’s your ticket to a glossy, crackly brownie top.
  • Stop mixing the second the flour hits the bowl. Overmixing leads straight to tough brownies, and we’re all about the fudgiest brownies ever here!
  • Slightly underbake them. Pulling them out just a lil’ early guarantees that chewy, fudgy perfection.
  • Let your brownies fully cool. I know it’s tough, but waiting makes them easier to slice and gives you the best texture.

 

How to Store 
  • Room Temp: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. Let them cool completely first.
  • Fridge: To extend freshness, store 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg