Easy Brownies Delight (Print-Friendly Version)
Rich and fudgy brownies with cocoa, butter, and optional nuts or chocolate chips. Quick to prepare and bake.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Base
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1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1 stick (1/2 cup) melted unsalted butter
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
→ Optional Add-ins
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan thoroughly.
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In a mixing bowl, blend vegetable oil or melted butter with unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
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Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until fully integrated.
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Fold in all-purpose flour and salt, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
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If desired, fold in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts evenly throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
# Extra Tips:
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For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake by one to two minutes and allow to cool completely before cutting.