{"id":"d752cbc4-1da7-44cc-b0b1-17ad64632d49","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/d752cbc4-1da7-44cc-b0b1-17ad64632d49","source_url":"https://handletheheat.com/chewy-brownies/","title":"Best Ever Chewy Brownies","description":"My BEST Ever Chewy Brownies are just as chewy as boxed brownies but with better chocolate flavor. One bowl recipe, ready in less than 1 hour. I've made this recipe over 200 times (no joke!).","servings":9,"servings_text":"9","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT45M","image_url":"https://handletheheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/brownie-recipe-SQUARE.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"5 tablespoons (71 grams) unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":5,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":71,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 1/4 cups (249 grams) granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":249,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, (cold)","item":"large eggs plus 1 egg yolk,","quantity":2,"preparation":"cold"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/3 cup (74 grams) neutral oil ((like vegetable or avocado))","item":"neutral oil ((like vegetable or avocado))","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":74,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3/4 cup (75 grams) cocoa powder*","item":"cocoa powder*","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":75,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup (63 grams) all-purpose flour, (measured correctly)","item":"all-purpose flour,","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"measured correctly","metric_alternate":{"quantity":63,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 tablespoon cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 cup (128 grams) semisweet chocolate chips**","item":"semisweet chocolate chips**","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":128,"unit":"g"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8 by 8-inch light-colored metal pan*** with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray."},{"number":2,"text":"In a microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and sugar. Microwave for about 1 minute, or until the butter is melted. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolk, whisking vigorously for 1 minute. This helps produce a shiny crust on top. Whisk in the vanilla, then stir in the oil and cocoa powder."},{"number":3,"text":"With a rubber spatula, stir in the flour, cornstarch, and salt until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips."},{"number":4,"text":"Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the brownies are set and a cake tester inserted into the center has moist crumbs attached. Do not overcook. Let cool completely to solidify before cutting and serving."},{"number":5,"text":"Brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Brownies will be gooey and taste the sweetest when served warm, chewy when served at room temperature, and fudgy when served chilled."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:35:27.830176+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:35:27.830176+00:00"}