Brownies from Scratch
These fudgy brownies have chewy edges, a soft center, and that signature crackly top. Made with simple ingredients, they’re rich, chocolatey, and turn out perfect every time.
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil vegetable or canola
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon espresso powder
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate melted
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chunks or chips
- Flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, oil, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and egg yolk for 2–3 minutes until lighter in color and glossy.
- Pour the egg mixture into the cocoa mixture. Add melted chocolate, vanilla, and espresso powder. Whisk until smooth.
- Add flour and salt. Gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chunks.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake 28–33 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge shows moist crumbs. Center should still be slightly soft.
- Cool at least 45 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
Notes
- Do not overbake: the center should still be slightly soft when removed from the oven. Brownies will continue to set as they cool.
- Glass or ceramic pans: reduce oven temperature to 325°F and bake 32–38 minutes.
- For extra fudgy brownies: bake closer to the lower end of the time range.
- For clean slices: let brownies cool completely and use a plastic knife for smooth cuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg