add-ins like chocolate or caramel chips, nuts, etc.optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare a 9x13 inch with oil and/or parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer combine butter, oil, and sugars with a whisk attachment until smooth.
Add in one egg at a time, each should incorporate before adding another. Add in vanilla and mix.
In a separate large bowl sift in the flour, cocoa, and salt. Mix well.
Pour dry ingredients slowly into the wet ingredients slowly. Mix until just combined. Be sure to not over mix.
If you have optional add-ins, fold them in now.
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Using a rubber spatula or offset spatula, smooth across the entire pan.
Bake for 25-27 minutes. Using a toothpick or knife check the middle of the brownies, if it is still wet, the brownies still need another few minutes. In intervals of about 2 minutes, keep baking and checking. It may not come out perfectly clean, but it shouldn't be completely wet, just crumbly.
Let cool, cut, and serve with ice cream or on a treats board! Enjoy!
Notes
Tips for the BestEasy Chewy Brownies- Fats: A mix of butter (great for flavor) and a neutral oil, helps to make a moist brownie.- Moist Brownies: As mentioned above, fats help to make the brownies soft and moist. Another thing that helps that is a mix of brown sugar and granulated as brown sugars adds moisture. As does the number of eggs (yolks specifically).- Whipping butters and sugars: This helps to do first and just those ingredients as it will help add in air and fluffiness later.- Brownie pan: I use a 13x9 inch pan as this helps me to get shorter brownies that are perfect on s'mores. However, if you like yours thicker, use a 9x9". You'll need to up the time at least by about 8 minutes (just keep an eye on it). But no matter what, be sure you prep your pan for easy removal.- How to slice brownies: The easiest way to slice brownies is to make a parchment sling so you can remove all your brownies from your pan. Then use a sharp knife, run it under warm water, wipe of excess, and slice. Repeat warm water/wiping as needed.