Description

These chewy brownies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with deep chocolate flavor. With shiny crinkle tops and an easy one-bowl method, they’re even better than box mix and guaranteed to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable or canola)

1 cup granulated sugar

¼ cup brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

¾ cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Optional: ½–1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans) or extra mix-ins

Instructions

Prep the pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch light metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Melt butter: In a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt butter. Let it cool slightly.
Whisk wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until glossy. Add eggs, yolk, and vanilla. Whisk until mixture thickens slightly.
Add dry ingredients: Sift in flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gently fold until just combined—don’t overmix.
Stir in chocolate chips: Fold in semisweet chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
Bake: Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until edges look set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and slice: Let brownies cool completely before lifting from the pan and cutting into squares.

Notes

For a larger batch: Double the recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Add 8–10 minutes to the bake time.

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days, refrigerate for up to 5, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Flavor boost: Add 1 teaspoon espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: ~210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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