Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened chocolate chips (preferably dark chocolate)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray, then line the dish with parchment paper and spray the parchment paper with additional cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, salt, and baking powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract together until fully blended and slightly frothy.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients bowl. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the brownies tender.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 48 minutes. To test doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Once cooled, lift the brownies out using the parchment paper, slice into 9 squares, and serve.
Notes
- For richer brownies, substitute half of the oil with melted butter.
- You can add nuts such as walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Using dark chocolate chips enhances the deep chocolate flavor without overpowering sweetness.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Do not overbake to keep brownies moist and fudgy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
