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A delicious plate of The BEST Brownies

The BEST Brownies

These brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for any chocolate lover. Easy to make with a few pantry staples.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 183

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 2 oz unsweetened chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil plus 2 tablespoons
  • 4 Tbs butter melted
  • 2 large eggs plus 2 large yolks
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • cups granulated sugar
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), whisk the cocoa powder and boiling water until smooth and no lumps remain.
  4. While the cocoa mixture is still hot, stir in the chopped unsweetened chocolate. Continue stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Add the vegetable oil, melted butter, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk until fully combined and the batter looks smooth and glossy.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter using a spatula. Stir just until no dry streaks remain—avoid overmixing.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to smooth out the surface evenly.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (but not wet batter).
  9. Let the brownies cool in the pan before slicing. Enjoy warm, chilled, or straight from the pan with a fork.

Notes

For an extra treat, top these brownies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a sprinkle of sea salt before serving.