Best Homemade Brownies Recipe

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper and spray the parchment as well to ensure easy removal of the brownies after baking.

In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, dark chocolate chips, and sea salt. If the cocoa powder or powdered sugar is lumpy, make sure to sift them first to avoid clumps.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, canola or olive oil, water, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.

Sprinkle the dry ingredient mixture over the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix as this can make the brownies tough. The batter will be thick and fudgy.

Pour the thick batter into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to evenly smooth the top. Bake for 40 to 48 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached. Avoid overbaking to keep the brownies moist and fudgy.

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.