Classic Brownie Recipe
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.
- Author: Mila
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your brownies evenly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Transfer the chocolate sauce into a large bowl. Whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs to create a smooth chocolate batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate batter, stirring until fully combined and smooth.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.
- 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.
- 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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