{"id":"9d122d9d-219e-42d1-8bec-eab739cdb4f7","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9d122d9d-219e-42d1-8bec-eab739cdb4f7","source_url":"https://bakerbynature.com/the-best-cocoa-fudge-brownies/","title":"The Best Cocoa Fudge Brownies","description":"Skip the boxed brownie mix and make The BEST Cocoa Fudge Brownies instead! Thick, chewy, fudgy, and so easy!","servings":1,"servings_text":"1","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT28M","total_time":"PT158M","image_url":"https://bakerbynature.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cocoa-Fudge-Brownies123-1-of-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":120,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup (43g) unsweetened cocoa powder","item":"unsweetened cocoa powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":43,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional (don't use if you don't like coffee))","item":"espresso powder (optional (don't use if you don't like coffee))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":170,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 Tablespoons (28ml) oil (canola, vegetable, or coconut will work)","item":"oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"canola, vegetable, or coconut will work","metric_alternate":{"quantity":28,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1 and 1/3 cups (265g) granulated sugar (divided )","item":"and 1/3 cups granulated sugar","quantity":1,"preparation":"divided","metric_alternate":{"quantity":265,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1 large egg yolk","item":"large egg yolk","quantity":1},{"text":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional, but recommended )","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional, but recommended"},{"text":"3/4 cup (128 grams) chocolate chips","item":"chocolate chips","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":128,"unit":"g"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"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."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Set aside until needed."},{"number":3,"text":"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."},{"number":4,"text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, egg yolk, vanilla (if using) and remaining sugar. Whisk until well combined, about 30 seconds."},{"number":5,"text":"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."},{"number":6,"text":"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."},{"number":7,"text":"Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top."},{"number":8,"text":"Bake for 28 (to 30 minutes) or until the edges are firm and the top is shiny and slightly cracked."},{"number":9,"text":"Place pan on a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:54:49.438832+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:54:49.438832+00:00"}