Fudge Brownies
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5
Fudge Brownies
Description
This brownie recipe combines melted salted butter and vegetable oil with granulated and packed brown sugars to create a moist, flavorful base. Eggs and vanilla bring richness and binding. Dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to balance sweetness and provide structure. Mixing is done carefully to combine wet and dry components without overworking the batter, preserving tenderness.
Large chunks of milk chocolate candy bars or chips are folded into the thick batter, offering pockets of melted chocolate in the finished brownie. The batter is spread evenly in a parchment-lined or greased 9x13-inch pan, then topped with remaining chocolate chunks for extra indulgence and a textured top.
Baking times allow control over fudginess: 22 to 25 minutes yields a dense, moist brownie, while 30 to 35 minutes produces a more set texture. Cooling for at least an hour before cutting ensures clean slices and optimal texture. These brownies are suited for chocolate lovers seeking a homemade treat that combines a fudgy base with rich chocolate chunks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted then cooled, salted
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 4 large egg
- 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces milk chocolate candy bars OR milk chocolate chips, Hershey's, chopped in large chunks, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Mix melted butter, oil and both sugars together in a large bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. *(You can mix this all by hand with a spatula or use an electric hand mixer.)
- In a separate large bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Using a whisk, stir and sift to combine these dry ingredients together. Gradually add dry mixture into the wet mixture just until combined. Don’t over-mix. Fold in half of the chocolate chunks. Batter will be thick.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread out evenly. Top batter evenly with the remaining chocolate chunks/chips.
- *For fudgy brownies bake for 22 to 25 minutes.*For more set brownies bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Carefully remove brownies from oven. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour before cutting. Serve and enjoy!
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