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The Best Cocoa Fudge Brownies

Skip the boxed brownie mix and make The BEST Cocoa Fudge Brownies instead! Thick, chewy, fudgy, and so easy!

Original recipe: bakerbynature.com

Yield:
1 servings
Prep:
10 min
Cook:
28 min
Total:
158 min
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The Best Cocoa Fudge Brownies

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  2. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  4. 1/2 cup (43g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  5. 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional (don't use if you don't like coffee))
  6. 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter
  7. 2 Tablespoons (28ml) oil (canola, vegetable, or coconut will work)
  8. 1 and 1/3 cups (265g) granulated sugar (divided )
  9. 2 large eggs
  10. 1 large egg yolk
  11. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional, but recommended )
  12. 3/4 cup (128 grams) chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F) (175 degreed C). Line an 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spray lightly with non-stick baking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Set aside until needed.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, oil, and 1/3 cup of the sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is completely melted. Remove from heat.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, egg yolk, vanilla (if using) and remaining sugar. Whisk until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  5. Slowly, pour the warm butter mixture into the egg mixture, adding it very gradually (a little bit at a time) and whisking constantly until completely combined.
  6. Add in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips and, using a rubber spatula, slowly stir until just combined. *Do not over mix! Stop stirring when you see the last trace of dry ingredients. Over mixing will give you cakey brownies.
  7. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 28 (to 30 minutes) or until the edges are firm and the top is shiny and slightly cracked.
  9. Place pan on a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing.