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There are cakey brownies, fudgy brownies, iced brownies…but in my opinion, fudgy brownies are the quintessential brownie. If you want a cakey brownie, why not just eat chocolate cake? I also don’t understand people who like iced brownies. If your brownie is flavourful enough, it doesn’t need to be dressed up in icing.
I think the addition of oil and cornstarch helps make these brownies dense and fudgy. I found this recipe somewhere online when I was in my second year of university. I spent a few weeks looking for my perfect brownie, and this fit the bill. I haven’t tried any other recipes that are any better (or any easier).
Easy Fudgy Brownies
Makes 16
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp light olive oil (don't use your best oil for this)
- 1 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1½ tsp vanilla
- 1 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Grease an 8" baking pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, oil, melted butter, egg, vanilla and water until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre has fudgy crumbs.
- Cool and cut into 16 pieces. Enjoy with a glass of milk!
Variation
- You can add ½ cup of chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, walnuts or pecans to bring these brownies to the next level of deliciousness.
Looks like heaven!!!