Better-Than-Boxed Fudgy Brownies

• servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

½ cup powdered sugar

¾ cups all-purpose flour

¾ cups unsweetened cocoa powder (I've tested these with Hershey's & Target's Good & Gather brand)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ tsp baking powder (not baking soda!)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

1 teaspoon espresso powder (totally optional!)

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cups warm water

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Directions

Whisk together dry ingredients in large bowl. Add wet ingredients and mix with the whisk until just incorporated; batter will be thick.

Spread in a greased pan and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips on top. Bake at 325℉ based on the pan size below. I recommend using a light-colored aluminum metal pan for these; glass pans will require more baking time and will result in a fluffier brownie.9x9”: Bake for 32-36 minutes9x13”: Bake for 20-24 minutes

Let the brownies cool completely for clean cuts. If you are making these a day ahead, I suggest waiting until the next day to cut, as they firm up beautifully and will cut much easier!Store for 3-4 days covered with plastic wrap or inside an airtight container, or freeze for 1-2 months.

Nutrition

• Calories: 303 kcal
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 28 mg
• Sodium: 225 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 42 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 30 g
• Protein: 4 g