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Chewy Brownies

Chewy Brownies: Your Ultimate One-Bowl Chocolate Fix

Indulge in these chewy brownies, the perfect one-bowl dessert that brings rich chocolate goodness to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Batter
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter if unavailable, use salted butter but reduce added salt
  • 1 ¼ cups Granulated Sugar do not reduce to avoid dryness
  • 2 large Eggs use cold eggs for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract substitute with almond extract for a different taste
  • ⅓ cup Neutral Oil avocado or vegetable oil is preferred
  • ¾ cup Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder for a different taste, use natural cocoa
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour measure correctly to avoid cakey brownies
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch do not skip for best results
  • ¼ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt can substitute with table salt
  • ¾ cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips can substitute with milk or dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • 8x8-inch metal baking pan
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Ever Chewy Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper, spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Microwave for about 1 minute and stir until smooth.
  3. Whisk in the eggs and additional egg yolk until pale and fluffy, then add the vanilla extract and neutral oil.
  4. Sift in the Dutch-processed cocoa powder and stir gently until fully incorporated.
  5. Fold in the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and fine sea salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes, then cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cooled brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or in the fridge for 5 days. For longer storage, wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

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