It’s already in your pantry.

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All brownie lovers have a strong opinion on what makes a perfect brownie.

There are proponents of crispy corners, chewy edges, and soft middles.

Brownies on a piece of parchment paper

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Could this seemingly minor tweak bring me closer to that dreamy, fudgy texture I love in brownies?

I set off to find out if this one-ingredient upgrade works.

Does Adding Oil Actually Yield Fudgier Brownies?

Fudgy brownies on a plate

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I went with my mothers brownie recipe which tends to be a slightly cakier brownie.

The recipe is very similar tothis classic recipe.

The idea was to highlight the impact of this one-ingredient tweak on the texture and taste of the brownies.

Cross-section cut of Simply Recipes Homemade Cosmic Brownies

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The addition of oil to the brownie mix resulted in a denser and more satisfyingly fudgy texture.

This water, when baked off, can sometimes lead to a drier texture.

I encourage my fellow bakers to experiment with this one-ingredient upgrade.

Happy baking, and may your brownies be ever so fudgy!