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Homemade brownies in prepared baking pan, sliced into squares.

The Best Cocoa Fudge Brownies

Ashley Manila
Skip the boxed brownie mix and make The BEST Cocoa Fudge Brownies instead! Thick, chewy, fudgy, and so easy! 
4.89 from 287 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Inactive Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 38 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Pan (9x9)

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (43g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional (don't use if you don't like coffee)
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons (28ml) oil canola, vegetable, or coconut will work
  • 1 and 1/3 cups (265g) granulated sugar divided
  • 2 large large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract optional, but recommended
  • 3/4 cup (128 grams) chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Set aside until needed. 
  • 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. 
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, egg yolk, vanilla (if using) and remaining sugar. Whisk until well combined, about 30 seconds. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. 
  • Bake for 28 (to 30 minutes) or until the edges are firm and the top is shiny and slightly cracked. 
  • Place pan on a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing. 

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Notes

  • For very gooey brownies, you'll want to pull them out closer to 27 minutes. For more structured brownies, let the, bake 30 to 32 minutes. 
  • Over mixing is the number 1 reason brownies come out cakey. 
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