Deliciously chewy Coconut Oil Brownies made from scratch. These moist brownies boast a crisp, crinkly top and a fudgy, cakey centre filled with chocolate chips.
I ❤️ brownies!
And I’m here to introduce you to the latest addition to our brownie collection, my deliciously rich Coconut Oil Brownies. They have that all-important crinkly top, chewy edges and a soft cakey centre.
If you love a good brownie that’s quick and easy to throw together, this IS FOR YOU.
I cannot stop making brownies. They’re my absolutely go-to when entertaining because I’m yet to meet someone who doesn’t like a good brownie. You can make them ahead of time and the flavour combos are endless.
While I love a traditional brownie made with butter, I’ve been recently experimenting with different ways to craft the ultimate brownie. I’ve tried olive oil (see here), vegetable oil (see here) and now coconut oil. And you know what? They’re ALL amazing.
These gorgeous Coconut Oil Brownies are dreamy. They have a slightly fudgy yet cakey centre, with chewy corners and a slightly crispy top – JUST like a regular brownie. While I love a super fudgy brownie (like these), there’s something to be said for a slightly cakey brownie.
Because cake + brownie + chocolate = FUN.
There’s no real chocolate in the batter, but cocoa powder and chocolate chips add oodles of chocolate flavour.
The best part about these Coconut Oil Brownies? You don’t need an electric mixer. In fact, this is basically a one bowl, or at the very most, a two bowl recipe.
So if you have a jar of coconut oil in your pantry, try a batch of these gorgeous brownies. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream and you’ll be transported to brownie heaven.
TIPS FOR MAKING PERFECT COCONUT OIL BROWNIES
- This recipe starts with melted coconut oil. Even if your coconut is melty straight from the jar, I recommend popping it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make sure it’s completely melted.
- Next, we add some caster sugar. You can swap caster sugar for granulated sugar, and you can read more about caster sugar here. Then a little vanilla for extra flavour.
- Before you add your eggs, I recommend lightly beating them with a fork to break up the yolks and also get a little bit of air into them. This can help form the signature brownie top – which is actually a very thin layer of meringue.
- Finally, we add plain flour, cocoa powder and chocolate chips. You can use any type of chocolate chip you like, but I think milk chocolate chips go very perfectly.
- These brownies will be ready to take out of the oven, when they no longer wobble in the middle and have a lovely crinkly top. It’s best to remove them earlier than later, otherwise they will turn quite cakey (unless that’s what you are looking for!).
- Once baked, you can store them at room temperature and place them in the fridge if you want them a little more fudgy. If you want to serve them warm, you can heat them in the microwave for 20 seconds or so before serving.
MORE BROWNIE RECIPES TO TRY
- Vegan Brownies
- Chocolate Raspberry Brownies
- Nutella Brownies
- White Chocolate Coconut Brownies
- Gluten Free Brownies
- Cosmic Brownies
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Let’s Bake
Coconut Oil Brownies
Soft and chewy chocolate brownies made with coconut oil.
Ingredients
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) coconut oil, melted
- 200 grams (1 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 70 grams (1/2 cup) plain flour or all purpose flour
- 40 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder, sifted
- 75 grams (1/2 cup) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Line an 8-inch square pan with baking or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add coconut oil, sugar and vanilla and mix briefly.
- In a separate bowl, add eggs and whisk with a fork for approximately 30 seconds or until combined.
- Add eggs to sugar mixture, along with cocoa powder, flour and chocolate chips. Gently mix with a spoon or spatula to combine. Pour into prepared tin.
- Bake for approximately 28-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool slightly before removing from pan.
Notes
Coconut oil: Make sure your coconut oil is melted. You can just pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds to melt.
If you’re looking for a vegan recipe, try my Vegan Brownies.
Laurie says
I added 1/2 t. Baking powder and they baked correctly, chewy yet a little cakey. Used unsweetened dark chocolate chips. But the 1 cup of sugar is way too sweet!
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Jessica Holmes says
Thanks for your feedback Laurie.
Lisa Berry says
Can I substitute almond flour for regular flour?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Lisa, I haven’t tried this recipe with almond flour I’m sorry. If you do try it, let me know how it goes!
Pam Hilvano says
So eady to do and yummy!
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Jessica Holmes says
So glad you enjoyed them Pam!
Misty says
I followed the recipe but my brownies turned out too thin. Is there anything I can do to fix that?
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Jessica Holmes says
Hi Misty, what size pan did you use? They’ll be the same thickness as shown if you use an 8-inch square pan. Any larger and the brownies will be thinner.
Misty says
I used a 8 by 8
Jessica Holmes says
You could try a smaller-sized pan if you want a thicker brownie? Depending on the depth of the brownie batter, you might just have to alter the cooking time slightly.
Jess says
Are these okay to be kept in the freezer? 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
Yes!
kelly says
Hi Jess, can you please make a mocha cake? Please, it’s a request. I need to make it for my mom’s birthday and she loves mocha. I need it before 26th July 2021.
Thanks in advance
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Kelly, I’m sorry I don’t have a mocha cake recipe (only Mocha Cupcakes), but I’ll add it to my ideas list!
kelly says
Ok, no problem! But can you give me the measurements to make a cake from these cupcakes?
Jessica Holmes says
You can use the cupcake recipe to make an 8 or 9 inch cake.
Az says
👍🏾
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Imelda says
can I beat the eggs so they can catch some air before mixing in? Or stick to the recipe? asking for a friend.
Jessica Holmes says
You can if you like!
Sam says
Whipped these up for dessert while dinner guests were a the table and they were quick, easy and absolutely delicious! I used brown sugar instead of caster, dark chocolate chips and poked frozen raspberries in the top which added some freshness. Served with icecream and cream. Everyone raved about them and I’m definately bookmarking this recipe! Thanks!
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Jessica Holmes says
Awesome! Love hearing that Sam. They would be delish served with ice cream.
Nicole Storkey says
These are so so good! I made them into bite sized for my sons last day of school.
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Jessica Holmes says
Aw what a great idea! So glad you enjoyed them!
Jesse says
I made 3 double batches using this recipe with infused coconut oil and they turned out excellent. I found I had to double the recipe or my batter didn’t have enough volume to fill my edge brownie pan. Very tasty, they were definitely a hit.
Jessica Holmes says
So glad you enjoyed them Jesse!