Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Rich and fudgy chocolate brownies that are easy to make, perfect for any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled adds richness and moisture
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil enhances moisture
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature provides structure and moisture
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract adds flavor
Sugars and Salt
- 1.25 cups white sugar sweetens
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed adds moisture and depth of flavor
- 0.75 teaspoons salt enhances sweetness and balances flavors
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour gives structure
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, good quality provides deep chocolate flavor
Chocolate
- 7 oz large semi-sweet chocolate chips or roughly chopped chocolate adds rich chocolate bursts
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted and cooled unsalted butter with the vegetable oil until smooth.
- Add both the white sugar and packed light brown sugar to the bowl and blend until the mixture is uniform and glossy.
- Crack in the eggs and whisk until fully combined, ensuring no streaks remain visible.
- Pour in the vanilla extract and sprinkle the salt over the mixture, stirring until well integrated.
- Gradually add the flour and cocoa powder to the wet mixture and stir gently with a spatula until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan before slicing.
Notes
Optional: sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top before baking for added texture. Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.