Ultimate Fudgy Brownies
These brownies, adapted from Michelle Lopez's Weeknight Baking, are rich, fudgy, and irresistibly chocolaty with crispy edges.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 16 brownies
Full Ingredient List
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Brownie Batter
Tools and Equipment
- 8x8 baking dish
- cooking spray
- parchment paper
- medium bowl
- large bowl
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups | granulated sugar | 1 cup if reducing sugar | |
| 3/4 cup | all-purpose flour | ||
| 2/3 cup | unsweetened cocoa powder | Sift if lumpy | |
| 1/2 cup | powdered sugar | Sift if lumpy | |
| 1/2 cup | dark chocolate chips | ||
| 2 | large eggs | ||
| 1/2 cup | canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil | ||
| 2 tablespoons | water | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon | vanilla extract | ||
| 3/4 teaspoon | sea salt |
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper, then spray the parchment.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and salt.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, water, and vanilla.
- Step 4: Sprinkle the dry mixture over the wet one and fold gently until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Use a rubber spatula to spread it evenly and smooth the top.
- Step 6: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few crumbs attached. It's better to pull them out early rather than overbake.
- Step 7: Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing and serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for longer storage.
Additional Information
Notes: If you'd like to taste less sugar, you can reduce the granulated sugar to 1 cup. Using olive oil will impart a distinct flavor; for a more neutral taste, opt for canola oil.