Fudgy Brownie Recipe with Deep Chocolate Flavor
Deeply fudgy, rich brownies made with olive oil instead of butter. One-bowl, dairy-free, and incredibly moist with an intense chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9–16 brownies 1x
Ingredients
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (mild)
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
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Whisk olive oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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Sift in cocoa powder and stir until fully combined.
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Add flour and salt. Stir just until no dry spots remain.
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Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
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Spread into pan and smooth the top.
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Bake 28–32 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Use a mild olive oil. Add espresso powder to intensify flavor. Do not overbake for maximum fudginess.