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Close up batch of fudgy brownies on parchment paper on top of a marble surface with the front right brownie pulled out at an angle with a bite taken out of it and some crumbs in front of the bite mark
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5 from 6 votes

Better Than Box Mix Brownies

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 24 brownies

Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 stick butter
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder heaping
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder (optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
  • Heat milk and butter in a microwaveable-safe mixing bowl for 1-2 minutes, till butter is melted and milk is hot.
  • Add cocoa powder and oil to the hot milk and melted butter and stir till well combined.
  • Mix in eggs and egg yolks.
  • Stir in sugar.
  • Add in flour, salt, and espresso powder until combined.
  • If using chocolate chips, stir in now.
  • Pour the mixture into the lined pan and bake for 30 minutes. The brownies will seem undercooked.
  • Let cool completely (uncovered overnight if possible) and cut into squares. Enjoy!