The Ultimate Chewy Brownies Recipe

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These chewy brownies are the perfect combination of rich chocolate and gooey goodness. They are packed with so much flavor, they will leave you wanting more. They're easy to make, and everyone will love them! If you are in need of a chocolate treat, look no further than this easy recipe!

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The Best Chewy Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
Handy Kitchen Tools
How to Make Chewy Brownies
Frequently Asked Questions
What Mix In’s Can I Add to Brownies?
More Easy Chocolate Recipes
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The Best Chewy Brownie Recipe

Everyone says they have the best brownie recipe in the world, but this one really is that recipe. It's delicious, easy to make, and doesn't require a lot of unusual ingredients. They are chewy, rich, and the perfect addition to your menu.

Share them for dessert with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, or tuck them into your kid's lunchbox for the ultimate sweet treat with their sandwich or snack. And if you want to get creative, try adding some extras in before baking them up! Once you see how simple these are to make, I know that you’ll agree – this is one of the best recipes out there today!

For those who want a brownie but need to be low-carb, check out these fudgy keto brownies instead. They are delicious but just have lower macros. And if chocolate isn't your thing, you might enjoy these white chocolate blondies or even these banana nut blondie bars.

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Ingredients

1 cup salted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups bittersweet chocolate

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Handy Kitchen Tools

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How to Make Chewy Brownies

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and spray an 8"x8" baking dish with non-stick spray.

In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.

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Beat this mixture for 5 minutes with a hand mixer.

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Into the same bowl, sift the flour and cocoa powder.

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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture being careful to not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chunks.

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Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

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Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the Difference Between Chewy and Fudgy Brownies?

When people are thinking about brownies and types of brownies, they are 3 basic kinds: chewy, fudgy, and cakey. Personally, my favorites are chewy, but honestly one is not really better than another, it is just personal preference.

Chewy brownies have more flour than fudgy brownies and that gives them more structure causing a chewier bite and giving it a less dense texture.

For people who prefer more chocolate and richness to their brownie, a fudgy brownie has a truffle-like texture. They are dense, very moist, and tend to be almost gooey in texture.

How Do I Make Sure My Brownies are Chewy?

In order to make sure that the brownies are chewy, make sure to add the right amount of flour. Also, do not over mix the brownies. It is so important to only mix brownies until the dry ingredients are wet and combined. There will oftentimes be lumps in the brownies. When you overmix the brownies, you can make them tough. That makes them chewy, but not in a good way.

Can I Freeze Brownies for Later?

Brownies are great to freeze for later. They taste just as great when you take them from the freezer as they do when you eat them the day after baking.

The best way to freeze brownies to enjoy later is to cut them first. This way you can remove even pieces so they are easy to freeze. Then place the brownies on a cookie sheet flat in the freezer until they are frozen solid, this usually takes about 30 minutes.

After that, wrap each brownie with plastic wrap and store them all together in a large freezer storage bag. Make sure to date them before putting them in the freezer. You can freeze for up to three months.

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What Mix In’s Can I Add to Brownies?

There are so many things that you can add to the brownies. Everyone knows about adding in chocolate chips or nuts, like pecans and walnuts, but it doesn't stop there.

You can add in cherries. I like to take frozen cherries, thaw them, and cut them into pieces. Toss the cherries in right before baking. Any dried or frozen fruit works well in brownies, just make sure that if you are adding frozen, you pat them dry first so they don't add too much moisture to the brownie batter.

More easy ideas to add to your brownies are chopped-up candy bars, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, or even peppermint chips.

If you like things that are unique, you can also add things like potato chips or pretzels for different textures and tastes. A little savory item can really make the flavors of the chocolate more pronounced.

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The Ultimate Chewy Brownies Recipe

A delicious chewy brownies recipe is a must for every home cook! This recipe is foolproof and sure to please!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

1 cup salted butter, melted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and spray an 8"x8" baking dish with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Beat this mixture for 5 minutes with a hand mixer.
Into the same bowl, sift the flour and cocoa powder.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture being careful to not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chunks.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing to serve.