Cocoa Powder Brownies
Deliciously fudgy cocoa powder brownies that are easy to make and perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar for sweetness
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil for moisture and fat
- ¼ cup milk adds moisture
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract for flavor
- 1 large egg as a binder
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour provides structure
- ½ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate flavor
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda acts as a leavening agent
- ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
- ¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips for extra chocolate flavor
Optional Garnish
- Flakey Sea Salt for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and pure vanilla extract. Whisk or use a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Add the large egg to the wet mixture and mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Baking
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Optionally, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out damp but not wet.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before lifting them out with the parchment paper onto a wire rack. Let them cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the batter, use room temperature ingredients, and test for doneness early. Customize with nuts or swirl in peanut butter for added flavor.