Best Ever Homemade Brownies
Indulge in these rich, fudgy homemade brownies, perfectly balanced with sweetness and a hint of vanilla, ideal for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs Preferably room temperature.
- 1/2 cup canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare your 8x8 baking dish by lightly spraying it with cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, sifted cocoa powder, powdered sugar, dark chocolate chips, and sea salt; stir well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, canola oil, water, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, careful not to over-mix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 40 to 48 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan before lifting out using parchment paper and cutting into squares.
Notes
Serve brownies as-is or with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.