The Easiest Fudgy Chocolate Brownies Ever
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4.9
The Easiest Fudgy Chocolate Brownies Ever
Description
This recipe brings together a blend of melted butter, vegetable oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla, flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and chocolate pieces to produce dense, fudgy brownies. The method emphasizes gentle folding to maintain a tender crumb and prevent toughness from overmixing. Chocolate chips folded into the batter create pockets of melted chocolate during baking. Baking in an 8x12-inch pan yields an ideal thickness and texture.
The baking time adjusts the texture, with 25-30 minutes offering a very fudgy result where the center is just set, and 35-40 minutes producing firmer brownies. A parchment-lined pan ensures even baking and easy removal. Cooling in the pan allows residual heat to finish setting the brownies without drying them out.
The recipe notes advise using the top shelf of the oven to avoid drying or burning the top surface and stress setting a timer to prevent overbaking, crucial for achieving the signature fudgy texture. Variations in pan size impact thickness and baking time, allowing customization according to preference.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted and cooled, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ cups white sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 4 egg large, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder good quality, unsweetened
- 7 oz chocolate chips or roughly chopped chocolate, large
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C | 350°F.
- Lightly grease an 8x12-inch baking pan* with cooking oil spray. Line with parchment paper (or baking paper); set aside.
- Combine melted butter, oil and sugars together in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk well to combine. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat until lighter in colour (another minute).
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until JUST combined (do NOT over beat as doing so well affect the texture of your brownies).
- Fold in ¾ of the chocolate pieces.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top out evenly, and top with remaining chocolate pieces.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes for just under-done brownies (fudgier texture) or until the centre of the brownies no longer jiggles and is JUST set to the touch. OR 35-40 minutes if you like your brownies well set and firm. NOTE: Brownies will continue baking and set in the hot pan out of the oven. If testing with a toothpick, the toothpick should come out dirty for fudge-textured brownies.
- After 15-20 minutes, carefully remove them out of the pan and allow to cool to room temperature before slicing into 16 brownies. They set while they cool.ENJOY!
OPTIONAL ADD INS:
- Crushed walnuts, peanuts, almonds, pecans, etc. Chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, shredded coconut, dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, etc)
STORING:
- Store at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerator for up to 5 days. These brownies can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving OR reheat in the microwave.
Notes
- Use an 8x12-inch pan for ideal brownie thickness and texture; adjust baking times if using a different pan size.
- Avoid overmixing once flour and cocoa are added to prevent a cakey texture.
- Set a timer to avoid overbaking, as brownies continue to cook slightly after removal from the oven.
- Bake on the top oven shelf to reduce risk of burning or drying out the brownies’ top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 414IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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