Name: Olive Oil Brownies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 16 brownies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup bittersweet chocolate; 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup granulated sugar; 0.67 cup brown sugar; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.75 cup cocoa powder; 0.25 cup black cocoa powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.75 cup bittersweet chocolate

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Olive Oil Brownies

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, add the bittersweet chocolate and olive oil.

Place over a small saucepan of simmering water, and stir often until fully melted.

Remove the chocolate oil mixture from the double boiler and allow to cool for a few minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add the sugars, eggs, and vanilla.

Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed for about 5-6 minutes until the mixture has doubled in size.

Scrape down the bowl to make sure everything is properly combined.

While mixing on low speed, slowly pour in the chocolate oil mixture.

Once it is fully combined, add the flour, cocoa powders, and salt, and fold until mostly combined.

Lastly, fold in the chopped chocolate until evenly dispersed

Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top with an offset spatula.

Bake the brownies for about 35 minutes.

Allow them to cool completely in the pan before removing.

Cut into 16 squares, top with flaky sea salt, and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Cocoa Powders 🫗
Whisk both cocoa powders with hot water before mixing into your batter to intensify their flavor and eliminate any bitter, chalky notes for deeper chocolate richness.
Choose High-Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil 🫒
Use a robust, fruity extra virgin olive oil with peppery notes to complement the bittersweet chocolate; avoid mild oils that won't stand up to the cocoa intensity.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🥣
Mix until just combined after adding flour to prevent gluten development, which creates tough brownies instead of the fudgy, tender texture that olive oil should deliver.
Underbake for Maximum Fudginess 🍫
Remove brownies when a toothpick inserted in the center still has a few moist crumbs clinging to it—they'll continue cooking as they cool for that perfect fudgy consistency.
Toast Your Chocolate First ⏱️
Gently warm your chopped bittersweet chocolate with the olive oil before mixing to ensure smooth incorporation and enhance the chocolate's complex flavor profile.