Best Fudgy Cocoa Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
melted and HOT
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
olive oil or coconut oil are fine
- 1 1/8 cup superfine sugar
*, caster sugar or white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
or plain
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking oil spray. Line with parchment paper (or baking paper); set aside.
- 3
Combine hot melted butter, oil and sugar together in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk well for about a minute. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat until lighter in colour (another 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 doing so well affect the texture of your brownies).
- 5
Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top out evenly. (OPTIONAL: Top with chocolate chunks or chocolate chips.)
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the centre of the brownies in the pan no longer jiggles and is just set to the touch (the brownies will keep baking in the hot pan out of the oven). If testing with a toothpick, the toothpick should come out dirty for fudge-textured brownies.
- 7
Remove and allow to cool to room temperature before slicing into 16 brownies.
- 8
Crushed walnuts, peanuts, almonds, pecans, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, chocolate chunks, dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, etc)
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate rich, dense, and intensely chocolatey brownie experience? This recipe for Best Fudgy Cocoa Brownies delivers on that promise, giving you a deeply satisfying treat that’s easy to make from scratch, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
The secret to their undeniable fudginess lies in a clever technique: incorporating melted and hot butter alongside cooking oil. This method, combined with the precise ratio of all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder, minimizes gluten development and ensures a wonderfully dense, chewy texture rather than a cakey one.
Prepare for a brownie that is the epitome of fudgy perfection. You'll bite into a moist, incredibly chewy interior with a delicate, often crackly top, bursting with deep, rich cocoa flavor. The balance of superfine sugar and pure vanilla extract ensures they're sweet without being cloying, allowing the intense chocolate notes from the cocoa powder to truly shine. These brownies are a delightful contrast to lighter, cake-like versions, offering a truly decadent dessert experience that will satisfy serious chocolate lovers.
Customization & Variations
You can easily adapt these classic fudgy brownies to your pantry and preferences. For the cooking oil, either olive oil or coconut oil works beautifully, so use whichever you have on hand. If you don't have superfine (caster) sugar, standard white granulated sugar can be used interchangeably; it will still contribute to that desired fudgy texture.
These Best Fudgy Cocoa Brownies are perfect for any occasion, from a casual after-dinner treat to a crowd-pleasing potluck dessert. Enjoy them on their own with a tall glass of milk, or elevate the experience with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.