Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these Best Homemade Brownies. Easy to make and even easier to devour, these brownies are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
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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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Prepare a baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients: Whisk eggs, oil, water, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
- Combine mixtures: Stir dry mix into wet mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 40-48 minutes.
- Cool and store: Cool completely before slicing. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for later enjoyment.
Notes
- *For a fudgier texture, reduce sugar to 1 1/4 cups.
- **Olive oil adds a rich flavor, while canola oil yields a lighter texture.
- ***To prevent overbaking, it’s better to slightly underbake than to leave them in too long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade brownies, chocolate dessert, easy brownie recipe
