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Olive Oil Brownies With Sea Salt Recipe

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4.4 from 61 reviews
  • Author: Mariam
  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x

Description

These Olive Oil Brownies with Sea Salt offer a rich, fudgy texture with the unique depth of mild extra-virgin olive oil and melting pockets of chocolate chips. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these brownies balance sweetness and savory notes in every bite, making for an elegant twist on a classic treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup/25 grams Dutch-processed cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons/90 milliliters mild extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing pan
  • 1/4 cup/60 milliliters boiling water
  • 3 ounces/90 milliliters melted unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Sugars

  • 3/4 cup/165 grams packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup/65 grams granulated sugar

Add-ins and Garnish

  • 1/2 cup/90 grams mini or regular chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, as needed

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-by-8-inch square baking dish with olive oil and line it with parchment paper, leaving about a 2-inch overhang on two sides for easy brownie removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, kosher salt, and baking powder until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Cocoa and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the Dutch-processed cocoa powder with boiling water until smooth. Then whisk in the 6 tablespoons of olive oil, melted unsweetened chocolate, egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Add Sugars and Flour: Whisk in the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the wet mixture. Gently fold in the flour mixture followed by the chocolate chips, making sure not to overmix. Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the brownies are set and firm to the touch but still moist inside.
  6. Finish and Cool: Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle brownies with flaky sea salt while warm. Allow brownies to cool in the pan completely before using the parchment paper overhang to lift them out. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

Notes

  • Using mild extra-virgin olive oil ensures the flavor is not overpowering but adds a subtle fruity richness.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper for easy brownie removal and clean-up.
  • Be careful not to overbake to preserve fudginess.
  • Flaky sea salt adds a wonderful contrast, enhancing the chocolate flavors.
  • Room temperature egg helps with better emulsification in the batter.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: olive oil brownies, baked brownies, chocolate brownies with sea salt, fudgy brownies, easy brownie recipe

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