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Ultimate Brownies

Author: Dana Ricciardi
Whether for a celebration, casual get-together, or late-night snack, these ultimate brownies are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Servings 9 servings
Calories 383 kcal
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • Vegetable oil spray
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (Note 1)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325F. Spray an 8x8 nonstick baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Place a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan, ensuring it's large enough to cover the bottom and part of the sides so you can lift it out easily after baking. Spray the top of the parchment paper with vegetable oil spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the granulated and dark brown sugar. Remove ½ cup of the mixed sugar, and place it in a small pot.
  • Add the oil and butter to the pot with the ½ cup sugar. Place the pot on the stove over low heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, stirring often. (This step helps ensure a crinkly brownie top.)
  • In the meantime, use an electric mixer to beat together the remaining sugar in the bowl with the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Slowly drizzle the melted sugar from the pot into the bowl that contains the beated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, using the mixer to blend it all together, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients and chocolate chips to the wet ingredients, stirring everything with a spatula just until combined. Be careful not to overmix it.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Place the pan in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 30 minutes. Ovens vary, so you may need to bake your brownies for a little less or more.
  • Allow the brownies to cool for at least 1 hour before removing from the pan and cutting them into nine squares. If you want a super clean cut, transfer the brownies to the freezer for about 20-30 minutes, then remove and cut. Afterward, you can store them at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

Note 1: Use the spoon and sweep method to measure the flour by scooping the flour into the measuring cup and leveling the top with the straight edge of a knife for a more accurate measurement.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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