Mmm-Mmm Better Brownies

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This brownie recipe with oil makes the best brownies in the world in my opinion. Try them, I think you'll agree! You can use melted butter instead of vegetable oil if you prefer.

Submitted by Sarah
Updated on May 31, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 brownies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Directions

  1. Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

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  2. Mix sugar, oil, and vanilla together in a medium bowl; beat in eggs until well combined.

    an overhead view of sugar, oil, and vanilla together in a medium bowl; beat in eggs until well combined

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  3. Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; gradually stir into egg mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts.

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  4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the brownie begins to pull away from the edges of the pan, about 20 to 25 minutes.

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  6. Let cool on a wire rack before cutting into 16 squares.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

161 Calories
10g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 161
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 57mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.