{"id":"ea47cc15-1136-4798-b8b3-55f8fea6e3cb","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/ea47cc15-1136-4798-b8b3-55f8fea6e3cb","source_url":"https://www.loveandlemons.com/brownies-recipe/","title":"Best Homemade Brownies","description":"The ultimate recipe for brownies! They're fudgy, moist, and super chocolaty, with perfect crispy edges. From Weeknight Baking by Michelle Lopez.","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT45M","image_url":"https://cdn.loveandlemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brownie-recipe-500x500.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 cups granulated sugar*","item":"granulated sugar*","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3/4 cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2/3 cup cocoa powder (sifted if lumpy)","item":"cocoa powder","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup","preparation":"sifted if lumpy"},{"text":"1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy)","item":"powdered sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"sifted if lumpy"},{"text":"1/2 cup dark chocolate chips","item":"dark chocolate chips","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3/4 teaspoons sea salt","item":"sea salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2  large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1/2 cup canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil**","item":"canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil**","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons water","item":"water","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon vanilla","item":"vanilla","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray an 8x8 baking dish (not a 9x9 dish or your brownies will overcook) with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper."},{"number":2,"text":"In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and salt."},{"number":3,"text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, water, and vanilla."},{"number":4,"text":"Sprinkle the dry mix over the wet mix and stir until just combined."},{"number":5,"text":"Pour the batter into the prepared pan (it'll be thick - that's ok) and use a spatula to smooth the top. Bake for 40 to 48 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs attached (note: it's better to pull the brownies out early than to leave them in too long). Cool completely before slicing.*** Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. These also freeze well!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.857318+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:50:45.454977+00:00"}