The Best Brownies – Recipe and Tips

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Nothing helps fix a chocolate craving like a pan of the best brownies! With just a few simple ingredients you are left with a rich dense homemade brownie that is unbelievably delicious!

This was my very first recipe to go “viral” and for good reason! This recipe is easy and gives you the best fudgiest brownies. It is no-fail and the ultimate indulgence for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Basically, you cannot go wrong giving it a try. Tested and loved by all, and easily the best homemade brownies.

Simple Brownie Recipe Ingredients:

All of the magic starts with the ingredients. I’ll touch base on them quickly, but a full list and measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

• Dutch Cocoa
• Boiling water
• Unsweetened chocolate
• Oil
• Butter
• Eggs
• Vanilla
• Granulated sugar
• All-purpose flour
• Salt

What is Dutch Cocoa?

Dutch-process cocoa is a cocoa powder that is treated with alkalizing agent which neutralizes their acidity. This gives it a less bitter taste and makes it darker in color. A lot of darker treats, like Oreo cookies, use Dutch cocoa!

Because it is neutral it means most of the time you will need to use baking powder and not soda in your recipes. Just a little science fact for you.

You can read this great article from Serious Eats that breaks down cocoa powders a little more in depth.

How Do You Make Delicious Brownies From Scratch?

The beauty of this recipe is how simple it is. You can have everything ready for the oven in under ten minutes.

How handy will that be when you have got unexpected visitors, overnight guests, or find yourself in need of a something to take along to that gathering?

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a 9×13 pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set the prepared pan aside for later use.
3. Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
4. Combine the cocoa and hot water into the bowl of an electric mixer or large bowl. Whisk until incorporated and no clumps remain.
5. Immediately stir the unsweetened chocolate into the hot cocoa mixture. Stir until the chocolate pieces are melted and the mixture is smooth.
6. Add the oil, butter, eggs, yolks and vanilla into the mixing bowl. Whisk or stir to incorporate completely.
7. Once the batter is smooth, fold in the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined.
8. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
9. Smooth out with the back of a spoon. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Bakers TIP: Like a cracked top? Separate the eggs before adding. Stir in the yolks BUT beat the whites until fluffy and peaks form. Gently fold into the batter just before adding to the pan to bake.

This is, hands down, the BEST homemade brownie recipe. It is the one dessert is made on a regular rotation in our home. All of the ingredients are pantry staples making it even easier to try. Even novice bakers will rejoice at the chocolate goodness!

It is rich, decadent, and fudgy. All of the signs of a perfectly made brownie!

I officially give you permission to eat at least three of these.

Tips and tricks for the PERFECT brownies:

• For a crispy top to your brownies try dividing your eggs. Add the yolks directly to the batter. Whisk the whites until fluffy. Fold in gently before transferring to your baking dish.
• Use room temperature eggs.
• Use parchment paper in your pan. This helps with easy clean up and also prevents them from sticking to the pan.
• Keep a watchful eye on the bars. You want to catch them at just the right time. They might not look completely cooked but that is the secret to a perfectly gooey brownie.
• Cut your brownies with a plastic knife. Sounds weird, but it works MAGIC. No sticking.

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