Tessa's Recipe Rundown
Taste: Ultra chocolaty with just a hint of coconut.
Texture: Just wow. I don’t think I’ve ever had a brownie as moist, fudgy, and rich as these are!
Ease: Super easy! My biggest tip for this recipe is to wait until they are COMPLETELY cooled and chilled before cutting because they are that moist.
Appearance: Who on earth could resist these?!
Pros: Easy, delicious, and fun brownie recipe.
Cons: None, except that these are very rich.
Would I make this again? I have made this recipe many times!
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This recipe for Coconut Oil Brownies was shared on my Facebook and Instagram and it was an instant hit!
These brownies have such a fantastic texture and taste absolutely delicious!
A quick note about this recipe. These brownies are VERY moist, and I’m not just saying that to get your mouth watering – or to upset you with the word “moist”! At the end of the baking time, you should be able to insert a toothpick or cake tester and pull it out with moist crumbs still attached.
Remember, brownies will continue to cook from the residual heat of the pan after removing from the oven. I prefer to err on the side of underbaking than overbaking, but this means that the brownies must be completely cooled and even chilled to be able to get clean slices. The brownies may even sink slightly in the middle, that’s how moist they are – but that is completely fine! I secretly love that. If you prefer your brownies to be more done, feel free to add 5 to 10 minutes to the cooking time.
Sprinkle of Science
How to Make Coconut Oil Brownies
Which Coconut Oil is Best For Brownies?
I formulated this recipe using virgin coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil is extracted from coconut milk, so it has a delicious aroma and a more pronounced coconut flavor, compared to regular coconut oil. It gives these brownies such an incredible texture, as well as a beautiful, light coconut flavor throughout.
What Type of Cocoa Powder For Coconut Oil Brownies?
These coconut oil brownies get their incredible chocolate flavor from cocoa powder. Here are my best cocoa powder tips for brownies:
- Use natural/unsweetened cocoa powder in these brownies.
- Use high-quality cocoa because most grocery store brands only contain a low percentage of fat.
- Higher fat content in cocoa is what lends a richer chocolate decadence, and creates brownies that are ultra moist, chewy, and tender in texture.
- You can learn more about Dutch-Processed vs Natural aka Unsweetened Cocoa Powders here.
- Read more about fat in cocoa powders here.
The Best Baking Pan For Brownies
For the best brownies ever, I highly recommend using a metal baking pan. I like this baking pan. Avoid using a dark-colored metal baking pan. The darker the color, the more likely you are to burn the edges or have dry edges.
Glass, ceramic or silicone baking pans will take LONGER to bake these brownies, and the texture may become too dense. Learn more in my Glass vs. Metal Baking Pans article. Take a look at the difference in height we found when we experimented with Metal vs Glass Pans with my Chewy Brownie recipe recently:
How Do You Cut Perfect-Looking Brownie Slices?
- Allow the brownies to cool completely. Fully chilled is even better.
- Run a very sharp knife under hot water for 5-10 seconds. Carefully dry the knife with a towel.
- Carefully press the knife through the brownies in one firm slice.
- Repeat with the remaining brownies, continuing to run the knife under water and drying in between each slice.
- Check out my How to Cut Brownies Cleanly in 5 Steps article for even more tips plus pictures.
How to Store Coconut Oil Brownies
The coconut oil brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the fridge. They are even fudgier when they’re chilled. You can microwave them for a bit to serve them warm, if you prefer.
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces (113 grams) bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup (209 grams) virgin coconut oil, measured solid
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (125 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (96 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (80 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
- In a large heat-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and coconut oil and microwave in 30-second bursts until melted and smooth. Let cool slightly before adding in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and yolk, and vanilla. Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until the brownies are set but moist crumbs are still attached when inserting a toothpick.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving. These are very moist brownies and are easier to neatly slice when chilled. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Can I add marshmallows? Or will that effect it?
These brownies turned out beautifully. After reading the comments, I used four whole eggs instead of three and one yolk–perhaps that’s why mine didn’t sink too much in the middle. I’ll definitely be saving this recipe. Thank you so much!
I have made a number of brownie recipes and for some reason they have not turned out the best. Made this one today and YUM! .. I cooked it a bit longer than stated as didn’t want it too wet. It is delicious. I love the slight taste of coconut to it. It did sink in the middle a little after out of over but made no difference to the beautiful taste. Many thanks Tessa, Love your site.
So happy to hear that, Rosa!
I have been experimenting with sugar substitutes and found that for every cup of sugar …you can substitute
2/3 cups of maple syrup and tablespoon of unsulfured molasses.
They turn out very tasty.
Great! Thanks for the tip 🙂
Does solid coconut oil measure out the same way as liquid coconut oil? It’s hot where I live, and if I leave my coconut oil in the fridge, it gets way too hard. But if I leave it on the counter or in my pantry, it stays in the liquid form.
Just made these and they came out amazing. The texture is spot on and that hint of coconut complements the chocolate perfectly. Definitely will be making again
So glad to hear that, Claudia! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂
We’ve made these twice and they are, bar none, my favorite brownie. AMAZING stuff!!
YAY!! 🙂
Can I use liquid coconut oil !!?
They look so good
If theres eggs in it it isnt Vegan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am looking to make some brownies ahead of time and freezing them (baked), would this recipe be a good one for that or would the Ultimate brownie recipe be better?
Hmm… either should work!
Hi Tessa! I made these for my family last friday and they were a great success, everyone loved them! They sank in distinctly more than expected but literally nobody cared, the flavour and texture were still amazing after all. Also it might’ve had something to do with our ridiculously old oven or perhaps I did something wrong without noticing it, who knows? Anyway, I’m pretty sure I’ll make those again, thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe with us!
I have made these twice and both times it seemed the top portion separated from the bottom portion. Any suggestions of why this is happening? I think I have followed the directions and used the correct ingredients. I had to bake them longer than the suggested 35 minutes as when I inserted a toothpick it looked like the batter was quite liquid rather than moist crumbs, could that have contributed to them no staying together? I love the brownies flavor, just want them to stay together a little more when they are cut.