Description
Rich chocolate lovers find pure bliss in these homemade Fudgy Brownies, a delectable treat that melts hearts with intense cocoa depth. Dense squares deliver indulgent comfort, inviting you to savor each decadent bite of pure chocolatey satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Chocolate Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by preheating the oven to 325°F and preparing an 8×8 baking dish with a double-layer protection of cooking spray and parchment paper.
- Create a dry ingredient mixture by combining sugar, flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and salt in a medium bowl, ensuring even distribution of all components.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, water, and vanilla together until the liquid ingredients are thoroughly blended and slightly frothy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain the batter’s delicate texture.
- Transfer the thick batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 48 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with only a few moist crumbs, indicating perfectly fudgy brownies.
Notes
- Check brownie doneness by inserting a toothpick at an angle, ensuring it comes out with minimal moist crumbs for that perfect fudgy texture.
- For extra richness, swap olive oil with melted unsalted butter to enhance the chocolate flavor and create a more decadent mouthfeel.
- Customize the brownies by adding chopped nuts, dried fruit, or sea salt on top just before baking to elevate the taste and create interesting textural contrast.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting to prevent crumbling and achieve clean, neat edges for a professional presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg