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Classic Brownie Recipe

4.4 from 122 reviews

This Classic Brownie Recipe delivers rich, fudgy brownies with a perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, these brownies are a timeless treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or canola/avocado oil)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your brownies evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside; these will be gradually incorporated into the wet ingredients later.
  3. Melt Butter and Chocolate: Place the butter, vegetable oil, water, and sugar into a small saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently until the mixture comes to a low simmer. Remove from heat, then stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Transfer the chocolate sauce into a large bowl. Whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs to create a smooth chocolate batter.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate batter, stirring until fully combined and smooth.
  6. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.
  7. Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely before slicing. Serve and enjoy your rich, fudgy brownies!

Notes

  • For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake by removing them a minute or two earlier.
  • Use parchment paper in the baking dish for easy removal and cleaner slices.
  • Feel free to add nuts or substitute chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate to vary the flavor.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for extended freshness.

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