Gemma's Best-Ever Brownies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat, while margarine is often more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while cake flour can be less expensive.

Melt 1 cup of salted butter and add it to a mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the melted butter.

Add 1 cup of white sugar to the mixture.

Add 1/2 cup of flavorless oil to the bowl.

Whisk the mixture together for around two minutes until combined.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavors.

Crack 4 large eggs into the bowl and whisk until well combined.

Place a sieve over the mixing bowl and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 3/4 cup of cocoa powder, sifting them into the mixture.

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Add big chunks of dark bittersweet chocolate into the batter and fold them in gently.

Pour the batter into a lined 7x11-inch baking tin, spreading it evenly into the corners.

Bake the brownies at 350°F (180°C) for 35-40 minutes, checking that they are still soft in the middle.

Let the brownies rest for around two hours before cutting them.

Cut the brownies into 8 or 16 pieces, depending on desired serving size.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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