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    Home » Recipes » Brownies and Cookies » Chewy Brownies Recipe

    Published: Jan 7, 2019 · Modified: Mar 23, 2022 by Jessica Robinson · This post may contain affiliate links

    Chewy Brownies Recipe

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    chewy brownies in a square metal baking pan, cut into squares
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    Chewy Brownies are just as chewy as boxed brownies, made in one bowl and ready in under 1 hour! Homemade Brownies are simple to make with only a few simple ingredients for the easiest brownie recipe.

    You’ll love how easy this chewy brownies recipe is to make with only a few ingredients.

    Homemade brownies in square metal baking dish, cut into squares. Some outside the pan to the right.

    Do you love homemade Brownies as much as I do? My husband was raised on boxed brownies. Knowing that he was used to the way they taste, I set my baking talents on creating a from scratch brownie that has similar characteristics of a box brownie, but none of the preservatives. Soft, chocolaty, gooey and oh so delicious.

    squares of homemade brownies cut up in front of square metal baking dish.

    For more great dessert recipes be sure and try Blackberry Pie, Raspberry Oatmeal Bars, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling, and Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting.

    What makes Brownies Chewy?

    Adding oil to these brownies helps make them chewy and keeps them super moist.

    square metal baking pan with homemade brownies cut into squares.

    How to make Brownies Flaky

    Whisking the sugar and eggs until they are almost white, along with mixing butter and canola oil gives you that flaky top to the brownies. In addition, it is imperative to incorporate warm melted chocolate into the brownie batter to melt the sugar in order to achieve that crackly top on brownies.

    Chewy Brownies are a very simple thing to make at home. Only a few ingredients, most that you probably already have in your pantry. But, adding the little bit of brewed coffee helps accent and bring out the chocolate flavors even more.

    Chewy fudge brownies in a square baking pan cut into squares

    How do I get my brownies to cook evenly in the pan?

    A little discussion about baking pans. Personally, I absolutely cannot stand these fancy non-stick coated pans! They are horrible.

    The temperature is not even and they do not bake evenly. Meaning, your brownies will burn to a crisp around the edges and the rest will be soft. Now, I’m not sure about you?! But, I’m not looking to waste half of the brownies, we want to eat the whole darn pan full!

    homemade brownies in a metal square baking pan.

    A simple aluminum baking pan is my personal preference. AND, do yourself the favor and order the darn thing on Amazon. Because unless you are close to King Arthur Flour in Norwich, Vermont or some great family-owned kitchen store, you’re not gonna find one. Your darn sure not gonna find one in Walmart!

    For more easy to make dessert recipes be sure and check out Chocolate Cupcakes, Chocolate Whoopie Pies, Cream Puffs, Sour Cream Coffee Cake, and Lemon Cake.

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    Chewy Brownies

    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time50 mins
    Total Time1 hr 5 mins
    These chocolatey brownies will leave you licking up every crumb in the pan. Super moist and even better with Reese's peanut butter pieces mixed into the batter.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Southern
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 400kcal
    Author: Jessica Robinson

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
    • ¼ cup canola oil
    • 1 4-ounce bar unsweetened baking chocolate
    • 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 3 large eggs room temperature
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons brewed coffee room temperature
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose or cake flour
    • 12 Reese’s peanut butter mini cups cut up small

    Instructions

    • Cut the chocolate bar into small pieces.
    • Prepare your baking pan (8 x 8- inches square) with cooking/baking spray. Set aside.
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • In a glass measuring cup, melt the butter and chocolate in the microwave on high for 30 seconds. Then again for 30 seconds. Stir with a spoon and let sit for 5 minutes until the chocolate is dissolved completely. Microwave a little more if needed. Stir with a spoon until smooth.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk briskly until the eggs are almost white in color. Add the coffee and whisk in.
    • Pour in the chocolate/butter mixture and whisk into the egg mixture. Mix in the canola oil.
    • Add the flour and stir in with a rubber spatula. Once completely mixed, fold in the peanut butter cup pieces. Pour the batter into a prepared 8×8-inch baking pan and gently spread out using a rubber spatula. (I recommend NOT using a non-stick pan.)
    • Bake in the preheated 350 degree F oven for 45-50 minutes, or until when a toothpick when inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean. Let cool almost completely before slicing.

    Recipe Notes

    How to get that crackly top on brownies
    It is important to incorporate warm melted chocolate into the sugar and egg mixture so it melts the sugar a bit in order to achieve the cracked top on your brownies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    1. Candice says

      October 02, 2022 at 10:05 pm

      What do you recommend in place of the coffee. I do not drink it, and have none in the house! Can’t wait to make a batch, but it has to be when someone, will be visiting – I have no willpower when it comes to chocolate, brownies, goodies.

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      • Jessica Robinson says

        October 08, 2022 at 8:20 am

        King Arthur Flour, William Sonoma or Amazon sell an espresso powder you can add instead. OR just simple instant coffee granules would work as well. Just brings out the chocolate flavors.

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