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The Ultimate Fudgy Vegan Brownies with Shiny Tops (One Bowl)

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Make the best vegan brownies with a rich chocolate flavor, a fudgy center, and perfect shiny, crackly tops. This easy, one-bowl recipe is eggless and dairy free, delivering decadent homemade brownies quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy or almond work well)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
  3. Add the oil, plant milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small streaks of flour are acceptable. Overmixing develops gluten and reduces fudginess.
  4. If using, gently fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. The batter will be thick.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. For fudgy brownies, the center should look set but still slightly moist when you insert a toothpick near the edge. If the toothpick comes out clean, they are likely overbaked.
  7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting. Cooling allows them to set properly for the best texture.
  8. Once cool, use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out and cut them into squares.

Notes

  • For a gluten free vegan brownies option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
  • The shiny top forms when the sugar dissolves properly during baking. Do not skip whisking the sugar with the wet ingredients if you are using a different method, but in this one-bowl method, the high sugar content helps create the crust.
  • For richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • Wait until the brownies are completely cool before slicing for the cleanest cuts.

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