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Homemade Chewy Brownies


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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). 
  2. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease with cooking spray. Set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan combine the sugar, water and unsweetened chocolate. 
  4. Cook over medium low heat until chocolate is melted and smooth (about 3-5 min). 
  5. The sugar will not be dissolved. Let mixture cool slightly (about 5 min).
  6. 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. 
  7. Mix until combined. Pour in the oil, eggs and vanilla. 
  8. Pour in the melted chocolate and stir all just until combined. 
  9. 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. 
  10. Cool completely before cutting.
  11. Enjoy!