The Perfect Chewy Brownie Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars

Dark chocolate provides antioxidants and can be less expensive in bulk.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are often less costly.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while granulated sugar is typically cheaper.

In a large bowl, add melted butter, vegetable oil, dark brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on high speed for about 5 minutes until thick, pale, and bubbly.

Sift together cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt into a separate bowl.

Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a whisk until just combined.

Fold in chopped bittersweet chocolate, reserving some for topping.

Prepare an 8x8 brownie pan lined with parchment paper and pour in the brownie batter.

Sprinkle reserved chocolate chunks on top of the batter.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 45 to 50 minutes, ensuring not to overbake.

Let the brownies cool slightly before cutting into squares.

Cooking Techniques

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