Homemade Brownie Recipe

This fudgy homemade brownie recipe is so simple to make and worth every single calorie. They’re delicious and better than any box!

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The Best homemade brownie Recipe!

Brownies are definitely one of our go-to desserts when we have company over.

Yes, we know they are so simple to make using a box, but once you go homemade you’ll realize that they are ten times better than any box. And believe it or not – they’re still very simple.

This extra chocolatey homemade brownie recipe is thick, chewy and fudgy and perfect for sharing! Plus, our recipe makes a pan-full that feeds at least 12 (depending on how big you slice them). And whether you like the middle piece or an edge piece, these fudgy brownies are too good to deny.

Serve them on their own or with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and for even extra goodness top it off with our Homemade Chocolate Syrup and Caramel Sauce.

Ingredients

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME: 25 minutes

COOL TIME: 10 minutes

• 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1¼ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 4 eggs at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour – see How to Measure Flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – Be sure to use unsweetened baking cocoa powder. I used natural baking cocoa, but Dutch-processed cocoa powder will also work.
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chocolate chips milk or semisweet, divided
• optional toppings – sprinkles, toffee bits, crushed Oreos, crushed candies, chopped nuts, different flavors of chocolate chips, nuts, candy pieces, or mint chocolates

How to Make Homemade Brownies

1. PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×11-inch baking dish, line it with parchment paper, and set aside. If using a metal baking pan, brownies will bake more quickly, so begin checking for doneness at around 20 minutes.
2. BATTER. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons oil, 1¼ cups sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar and whisk well.
   • Add 4 eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla and mix for another 2 minutes.
   • In another bowl, sift 1 cup flour, 1 cup cocoa, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon baking powder.
   • Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips.
3. BAKE. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out until even. Top with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips and any other desired toppings and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the middle no longer jiggles.
   • Let sit in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove from the pan and let cool completely before cutting.

You’ll see why this homemade brownie recipe is truly the best!

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Homemade Brownie Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna

This fudgy homemade brownie recipe is so simple to make and worth every single calorie. They're delicious and better than any box!

Servings: 12

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

Cooling: 10 minutes mins

Total: 45 minutes mins

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• ▢ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ▢ 1¼ cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• ▢ 4 eggs, room temperature
• ▢ 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢ ¾ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 1 cup chocolate chips, milk or semisweet, divided

Toppings

• ▢ sprinkles, toffee bits, crushed Oreos, crushed candies, chopped nuts optional

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×11-inch baking dish, line it with parchment paper, and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, oil, and both sugars and whisk well.
• Add eggs and vanilla and mix for another 2 minutes.
• In another bowl, sift flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.
• Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips.
• Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out until even. Top with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips and any other desired toppings and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the middle no longer jiggles.
• Let sit in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove from the pan and let cool completely before cutting.

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Notes

Cutting tip. Let the brownies cool a bit, but not all the way and use a plastic knife. It will cut through the brownies like butter. 

Store. Allow the brownies to cool before storing. Cover the pan, or place brownies in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or 5-7 days in the fridge.

To freeze, wrap them with plastic wrap, place them in a freezer bag, and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece, Calories: 439kcal, Carbohydrates: 61g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 97mg, Sodium: 186mg, Potassium: 188mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 48g, Vitamin A: 586IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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