What Makes Brownies Chewy? Check Out These Tips and Recipe

Brownies are one of the best types of desserts and pastries all around the world. Whether you are a kid or an adult, one will surely enjoy a brownie treat anytime and anywhere. While there are tons of brownie recipes out there, the best kind of brownies is always chewy and fudgy brownies.

The best chewy brownies are the same as the ones that you buy in boxes from your local bakery or pastry shop. Each bar of brownies are made with love and passion for good food, and it's not even hard to do even at home! 

In this article, we will show you how to make the world's best and chewy brownies. All ingredients can be bought from your local store, so you don't have to worry about where to buy ingredients. It is simple and easy to make and offers child-friendly procedures. This one-bowl recipe can be prepared in less than an hour, so it is guaranteed quick and beginner-proof!

Tips on Making Chewy Brownies

Although baking brownies can be easy, sometimes, it can be a little tricky. The hard part of achieving chewy brownies is getting the right ingredients. Thus, here are some tips to keep in mind before baking chewy brownies.

Since brownies are made of pure chocolate, chewy brownies get more of the chocolate flavor from the cocoa powder. Unlike other brownie recipes that use melted chocolate, cocoa powder and chocolate chips are best to mix with the brownie batter, and it offers the chewy texture of the brownies.

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Next is the fat used in the recipe. If you use cocoa powder for your brownies, you need something that will hold the ingredients together and prevent it from crumbling. The reason why chewy brownies exist is because of the perfect combination of saturated and unsaturated fats in the recipe. Adding the perfect amount of oil or melted butter to the brownie mixture will make it perfect. 

As for the other ingredients, it is best to use granulated sugar for the brownie mix and only use two large eggs if you are going to make an 8"x8" of box brownies. Instead of cake flour, all-purpose flour is more recommended. Lastly, adding an amount of leavening agent and cornstarch will add to the brownie's consistency. 

Chewy Brownie Recipe

For this recipe, you will need: 

• 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs plus one cold egg yolk
• 2.5 oz of unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅛ tsp baking soda
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp of cornstarch
• ¾ cup chocolate chips, semi-sweet
• ¼ tsp salt

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Step 1: Preheat the oven up to 325-degrees Fahrenheit

Step 2: Line the 8"x8" brownie pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3: Melt the butter and granulated sugar in the microwave for a minute. After that, add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix well. 

Step 4: Add in the vegetable oil and cocoa powder. 

Step 5: With a spatula, slowly add in the dry ingredients and then add in the chocolate chips when well blended. 

Step 6: Transfer the batter in the brownie pan and pop it in the oven for 30 minutes. Check the brownies until they have surpassed the cake test. 

Step 7: Once done, let the brownies cool and serve, or store them in an airtight container. 

Easy, right? Bake your chewy brownies at home now and enjoy gooey, delicious brownies all day!

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