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The Best Cocoa Fudge Brownies Recipe

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Rich and fudgy cocoa brownies made from scratch with a perfect balance of butter, cocoa, and chocolate chips, offering a deeply chocolatey and moist dessert that's easy to prepare and perfect for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (43g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons (28ml) oil (canola, vegetable, or coconut)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)

Sugar

  • 1 and 1/3 cups (265g) granulated sugar (divided)

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup (128 grams) chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, spray lightly with non-stick baking spray, and set aside.
  2. Sift dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and espresso powder (if using). Set aside.
  3. Melt butter and mix with sugar: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, oil, and 1/3 cup of sugar. Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until butter is fully melted. Remove from heat.
  4. Whisk eggs and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, vanilla extract (if used), and the remaining sugar until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  5. Combine warm butter mixture with eggs: Slowly pour the warm butter mixture into the egg mixture bit by bit, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs and to create a smooth batter.
  6. Add dry ingredients and chocolate chips: Fold in the sifted dry ingredients and chocolate chips gently with a rubber spatula just until combined. Avoid over mixing to keep the brownies fudgy.
  7. Transfer batter to pan: Scrape the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface evenly.
  8. Bake: Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are firm, and the top has a shiny, slightly cracked appearance.
  9. Cool completely: Place the pan on a cooling rack and allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing for clean squares and best texture.

Notes

  • Espresso powder is optional but enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • Do not over mix the batter once dry ingredients are added to avoid cakey brownies.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slicing.
  • Cool completely before slicing to allow brownies to set.
  • You can substitute chocolate chips with chopped chocolate or nuts if desired.

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