The Best Chewy Fudge Brownies
Servings 16
These are the best homemade brownies out there! With a carefully tested and perfected recipe, these are rich with glossy tops and a perfect balance between chewy and fudgy.
Ingredients
- 6 oz dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- 8 tbsp salted butter, cut into pieces
- ⅓ cup vegetable or avocado oil
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ additional cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- flaky sea salt, for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease an 9x9 inch square baking pan. Option here to line the pan with aluminum foil before greasing to help lift the brownies out at the end.
- Place the chocolate chips or chunks in a microwaveable bowl and sprinkle all of the chopped up butter on top. Microwave them for 30 seconds, stir, and then microwave again for 20-30 seconds until the chocolate is melted. Then whisk in the oil. Set this aside to cool while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the two sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Beat them on medium to medium-high for 6-7 minutes, until pale yellow in color and ribbony. Make sure to beat them for this full length of time and no shorter! Then, fold in the melted chocolate mixture and beat for another minute.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Since cocoa powder tends to have lumps, make sure you are using a sifter and not just dumping it in. Use a flexible spatula to fold these ingredients in until combined. At this point, also fold in additional chocolate chips. Transfer the batter to your prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges look crisp and a toothpick inserted in the middle has a few moist crumbs. When in doubt, it is better to underbake than overbake brownies.
- Let them cool completely before cutting into 16 equal pieces. Optional: sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Enjoy!
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 175kcal
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