Homemade Box Brownies

4.50 from 2 votes

Everybody loves brownies! Am I right?! These homemade box brownies are fudgy and chewy with that crackling on top that just screams brownie. I've been working on this recipe for a while and I've finally nailed it!

Prep Time9

Cook Time21

Total Time30

Course: 100 Best Brownies and Bars Recipes, 500+ Best Dessert Recipes

Keyword: bars, brownies, chocolate, chocolate brownies

Servings:

Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Butter melted
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
2/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 Eggs large, room temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Espresso Powder or instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips plus more for topping

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9x9 pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Combine melted butter, oil, sugars, and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Stir until smooth and shiny.
1/2 Cup Butter, 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, 1/2 Cup Sugar, 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, 2/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Whisk the eggs in a small bowl. Mix in the eggs, vanilla, espresso powder, and salt.
2 Eggs, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Slowly stir in the flour (batter should be thick) and gently fold in the chocolate chips.
1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour, 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 21-25 minutes or until they become glossy around the edges and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted 1-inch from the edge. Let cool before cutting.

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