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Close-up of three stacked Ultimate Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies showing a rich, dense interior and shiny, crackly tops.

Ultimate Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies

I developed this recipe after my daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease. I wanted to create a rich, indulgent brownie that everyone could enjoy. The air filled with the scent of dark chocolate, and when these brownies came out of the oven, her eyes lit up. Baking connects everyone to sweet moments, regardless of dietary needs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1.25 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 4 eggs large, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder good quality
  • 7 oz large chocolate chips or roughly chopped chocolate

Equipment

  • 8x12-inch baking pan
  • Medium-sized bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C | 350°F.
  2. Lightly grease an 8×12-inch baking pan with cooking oil spray. Line with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. Combine melted butter, oil, and sugars together in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk well to combine. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat until lighter in colour for about one minute.
  4. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not over beat, as this affects the texture.
  5. Fold in 3/4 of the chocolate pieces.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly, and top with the remaining chocolate pieces.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes for fudgier texture, or until the center no longer jiggles and is just set to the touch. If you prefer well set and firm brownies, bake for 35-40 minutes. Brownies continue to set in the hot pan out of the oven.
  8. After 15-20 minutes, carefully remove them out of the pan and allow them to cool to room temperature before slicing into 16 brownies. They set while they cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 414IUCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Do not over beat your batter once the flour and cocoa powder are added. This creates air pockets that result in cake-like brownies. Try not to over bake them. If you are looking for the fudgiest brownies, remember they will continue to bake slightly in the hot pan after removal from the oven.

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