Description
The BEST Fudgy Brownies. Ditch the box—this easy homemade brownie recipe is next-level!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 tsp espresso powder
Instructions
- Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and oil until light and slightly frothy.
- Add cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using). Whisk until smooth.
- Gently stir in the flour until just combined.
- Pour into a parchment-lined 8×8 baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool in the pan.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Cooling in the pan helps set the texture.
- Espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg