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!

Ingredients you need to make the most incredible brownies:

• Dutch or dark cocoa powder
• Boiling water
• Unsweetened chocolate
• Oil
• Butter
• Eggs
• Vanilla
• Granulated sugar
• All-purpose flour
• Salt

The beauty of this recipe is how simple it is. You can have things mixed up and in the oven in under ten minutes.

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

Before I send you off to make these on your own I’d love to share:

Tips and tricks for the PERFECT brownies:

1. 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.

2. Use room temperature eggs.

3. Use parchment paper in your pan. This helps with easy clean up and also prevents them from sticking to the pan.

4. 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.

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.

How to make the very best homemade brownie recipe:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set the prepared pan aside for later use.
2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Combine your cocoa and hot water in a large bowl. Whisk until incorporated. Stir in the unsweetened chocolate until melted and smooth.
4. Add the oil, butter, eggs, yolks and vanilla. Once the batter is smooth fold in the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined.
5. Spread your batter into your prepared pan. Smooth out with the back of a spoon. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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   The BEST Brownies

   Yield: 12 brownies

   Prep Time: 20 minutes

   Cook Time: 35 minutes

   Total Time: 55 minutes

   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!

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   Ingredients

   • 1/3 cup Dutch cocoa
   • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
   • 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
   • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
   • 4 Tbs butter, melted
   • 2 large eggs plus 2 large yolks
   • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
   • 2-1/2 cups granulated sugar
   • 1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
   • 3/4 tsp salt

   Instructions

   1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set the prepared pan aside for later use.

   2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

   3. Combine your cocoa and hot water in a large bowl. Whisk until incorporated. Stir in the unsweetened chocolate until melted and smooth.

   4. Add the oil, butter, eggs, yolks and vanilla. Once the batter is smooth fold in the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined.

   5. Spread your batter into your prepared pan. Smooth out with the back of a spoon. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

   Notes

   For extra chocolate goodness try mixing in 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips.

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