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Stack of chocolate brownie squares.

Ultimate Brownie Recipe

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate brownies
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Laureen King
This Ultimate Brownie Recipe makes a rich, chewy brownie with a yummy crackled top.
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Ingredients

  • cup cocoa powder
  • ½ tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat to 350º F
  • Grease 13x9 inch cake pan with butter.
  • Whisk together cocoa powder, instant coffee and boiling water in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Add the dark chocolate and butter whisking until chocolate and butter are melted .
  • Add oil, vanilla and eggs. Continue to whisk until smooth.
  • Whisk in sugar until fully combined.
  • Using a spatula stir in flour and salt mixing until combined. Don’t over mix.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Brownies are done when toothpick inserted halfway come out with just a few crumbs sticking to toothpick.
  • Cool on wire rack for 1 hour before removing from pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 56mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg