{"id":"aa4a6d87-147a-40ee-a070-3d1bae92696a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/aa4a6d87-147a-40ee-a070-3d1bae92696a","source_url":"https://smittenkitchen.com/2023/11/olive-oil-brownies/","title":"Olive Oil Brownies","servings":16,"servings_text":"Servings: 16","total_time":"P0DT0H45M0S","ingredients":[{"text":"4 ounces (115 grams) unsweetened chocolate, chopped","item":"unsweetened chocolate","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"chopped","metric_alternate":{"quantity":115,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"10 tablespoons (130 grams) olive oil, mildly flavored","item":"olive oil, mildly flavored","quantity":10,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":130,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 3/4 cups (345 grams) granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":345,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 cup (20 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, any kind","item":"unsweetened cocoa powder, any kind","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":20,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":3},{"text":"1 tablespoon (15 grams) vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2/3 cup (85 grams) all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":85,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"Pinches of flaky salt to finish","item":"flaky salt to finish","unit":"pinch"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, extending it up the sides. Coat any sides or corners of the pan left exposed with nonstick spray."},{"number":2,"text":"Place chocolate and olive oil in a large bowl and melt it most of the way over gently simmering water or in a microwave in 30-second bursts. Off the heat, stir until smooth and fully melted."},{"number":3,"text":"Whisk in sugar, cocoa, and salt until combined, then whisk in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir in flour and scrape batter into prepared pan, spread until even, then sprinkle lightly with flaky salt."},{"number":5,"text":"Bake for 30 minutes to 34 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out batter-free."},{"number":6,"text":"Transfer to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper to gently yank the brownies out of the pan onto the rack."},{"number":7,"text":"Let cool another 10 minutes if you can bear it, then cut into 16 squares. Nobody knows why, but trust me that a disposable plastic knife is the easiest way to cut brownies cleanly, even when hot."},{"number":8,"text":"Do ahead: I like to keep leftover brownies in the fridge for peak fudginess. Brownies will also freeze well tightly packed in an airtight container, for at least a month."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.725413+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.725413+00:00"}