Homemade Chewy Brownies
INGREDIENTS- 1/3 cup (30g) regular not dutch process unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (45g) semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cups (265g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ounces (56.5g) unsweetened chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- 3/4 cup (100g) all purpose flour
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- Line an 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan combine the sugar, water and unsweetened chocolate.
- Cook over medium low heat until chocolate is melted and smooth (about 3-5 min).
- The sugar will not be dissolved. Let mixture cool slightly (about 5 min).
- In a large bowl add mix together the flour (spoon flour into measuring cup and level off with the back side of a knife for accurate measurement), cocoa powder (spoon cocoa powder into measuring cup and level off with the back of a knife for accurate measurement), chocolate chips, baking powder and salt.
- Mix until combined. Pour in the oil, eggs and vanilla.
- Pour in the melted chocolate and stir all just until combined.
- Don't overmix!! Spread evenly into prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with SOME MOIST CRUMBS. DO NOT OVERBAKE if you want moist and chewy brownies.
- Cool completely before cutting.
- Enjoy!