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Chocolate Brownies with Vanilla Salt

By Lauren Keating On 02/04 18 Comments

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Finally – homemade brownies that are just as rich and fudgy as ones from a mix! Topped with a smattering of sea salt, these brownies will put a smile on people with a sweet tooth as well as those whose usually prefer salty snacks.

Chocolate Brownies with Vanilla Salt | @HealthyDelish

I was planning to save these brownies until next week since they’re kind of Valentine-y, but I couldn’t wait one more second to share them with you. Seriously, these brownies are ridiculously good. Without question, they’re the best brownies I’ve ever eaten.

I’ve been on a pretty serious brownie kick this winter, but until I came up with this recipe I relied on box mix. I know, I know… but I also know I’m not alone on this one. Pretty much everyone I know says they prefer box mix, and I get it. Homemade brownies just never seem to stack up: they’re too cakey and they don’t get that delicious crispy-crackly layer of goodness on top. Until now.

Chocolate Brownies with Vanilla Salt | @HealthyDelish

I studied the ingredient list on my favorite box mix brownies and did a ton of research. These were the result, and they’re incredible. Better than the box, if I say so myself!

I started by making my own cake flour by mixing Gold Medal all purpose flour with cornstarch. My cabinets are so stuffed that there just isn’t enough room in there for another kind of flour, but doing this helps keep the brownies incredibly tender and delicate. Corn syrup might seem like a strange addition, but it’s the secret to making these brownies insanely fudgy (if there was such a thing as a brownie that’s too fudgy, these might be cutting it close). I also added some instant coffee, which is something I love to do with most chocolate desserts. It adds a touch of bitterness that makes the chocolate seem even richer.

Then, as though all of that wasn’t enough, I topped them with a smattering of vanilla salt. Total over-the-top goodness!

Chocolate Brownies with Vanilla Salt | @HealthyDelish

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Chocolate Brownies with Vanilla Salt

Chocolate Brownies with Vanilla Salt

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Gold Medalยฎ all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla salt (see note)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Line the bottom of an 8x8 pan with lightly greased parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour and corn starch. Mix in the sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and coffee (if using). Stir in the oil, water, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined into a very thick, glossy batter. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  3. Spread batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle with vanilla salt. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool; cut into 16 brownies.

Notes

To make vanilla salt, combine 2 tablespoons of coarse sea salt with 1 scraped vanilla bean. Store in an airtight container along with the bean pod.

Nutrition Information

Amount Per Serving Calories 162Total Fat 6.4gFiber 1.4gProtein 2.2g

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Comments

  1. Anyonita says

    04/04 at 10:58 am

    Love these! ๐Ÿ™‚ Perfect crackle on top & love the use of vanilla salt for a fun twist.

    Reply
  2. Muhammad Akram says

    02/18 at 3:59 am

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  3. Celeste says

    02/13 at 7:21 pm

    Wow, nice work putting vegetable oil AND corn syrup in one recipe. I know brownies aren’t supposed to be healthy but jeez, I’m at least trying to survive til my fifties.

    Reply
    • Lauren Keating says

      02/13 at 7:33 pm

      you can leave the corn syrup out, but they won’t be as fudgy.

      Reply
      • Jenifer says

        04/30 at 6:44 am

        And if substitute maple syrup or honey? It will be ok?
        I do not like corn syrup but I really like this recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
  4. whatjessicabakednext says

    02/10 at 4:57 am

    These are super cute! Love the heart shapes- and the vanilla salt sounds amazing! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  5. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    02/07 at 11:04 pm

    You might have achieved brownie perfection here!

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