Fudgy Coconut Oil Cocoa Brownie Recipe

This is my favorite brownie recipe and I often whip it up in the evenings when my husband and I want a sweet treat. It uses simple ingredients and comes together in just a few minutes. 

Homemade Brownies

These brownies have a super moist crumb that is chewy in the middle and crispy on the top. It’s a perfect traditional brownie with a little extra kick, as you get the coconut flavor from the oil.

Honestly, I think these taste like a homemade dupe of a Cosmic Brownie. Perfect for the brownie lover and they come together just as quickly as a boxed mix. 

Ingredients for Coconut Cocoa Brownies

• 1/2 Cup White Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Virgin Coconut Oil
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 Medium to Large Eggs
• 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 1/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder ( I like dutch-processed cocoa powder best but don’t always have it on hand)
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder

Supplies

• Medium or Large Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Rubber Spatula
• 9×9 Baking Pan
• Glass Measuring Cup or Microwave Safe Bowl

How to Make Fudgy Coconut Cocoa Brownies

Mix

Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees F.

Very lightly grease a 9×9 pan. The brownies don’t need much as they have a fair amount of oil in them.

You can also do a light dusting of cacao powder on top of this to give the brownies a little extra chocolatey goodness while also helping them release from the pan.

Begin by combining the sugars in the bowl with a whisk.

Add 1/2 cup coconut oil to a microwave-safe container. Heat the oil until it is completely melted. I recommend 30 seconds to start, then give it a good stir and see if that melts the unmelted bits. 

Be careful as the measuring cup or bowl might be very hot in the microwave.

Whisk the melted coconut oil into the sugars. 

Add both eggs and whisk until well combined.

Next, add the vanilla and salt.

Last, sprinkle in the plain flour,cocoa powder, and baking powder. Use a rubber spatula to mix in these last ingredients. If any of these ingredients is a little lumpy, you can sift them into the batter to keep things smooth and light.

The brownie batter will be very thick. 

Scoop the chocolate mixture out and plop it into the baking dish. Using the spatula, spread the mixture out evenly across the dish.

Bake

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Check to see if the brownies are done by sticking a toothpick in the middle of the brownies. If it comes out clean they are done. If batter still sticks to the toothpick, bake again for another 2-3 minutes. 

The edges of the brownies will be a little more done than the middle, but I personally like this. The edge pieces are crispier and the middle ones are gooier. I find that people like different textured brownies so this gives you options! 

Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature if you can stand to wait. There is no need for a wire rack or to remove them from the pan, they will cool just fine in their baking dish.

If they are completely cooled, they will slice easily and can be eaten by hand. If you can’t wait for them to cool, you will need to scoop them out carefully and eat them with a fork or spoon. I mean seriously, who can walk away from a warm brownie? Either way you eat them they are delicious.

Storing for Later if There are Any Left

Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. They will keep on the counter for a few days but they keep a better texture if refrigerated or frozen. 

We also sometimes just cover the pan with aluminum foil and leave a butter knife in the pan so we can sneak little slivers throughout the day. 

Substitutions and Additions

You can substitute other vegetable oil for the coconut oil. You will lose the coconut flavor, but you will still get fudgy brownies. Canola oil, vegetable oil, etc. 

Feel free to play around with the sugars in this recipe. You can swap out the brown sugar for all white sugar, or vice versa. 

If you want to up the coconut flavor you can add coconut flakes to the batter or gently press them into the top before you bake it. 

To make these really taste like a cosmic brownie, you can add m&m’s or another chocolate-coated candy to the top. 

You can also mix in dark chocolate chips to make these insanely chocolatey. 

You can get a thicker brownie by using a smaller pan. For best results, you will need to adjust your cooking time a few minutes. Keep an eye on the edges too, as you might need to add foil on the edges to keep them from burning while the middle bakes. 

Other Sweet Treats

If you liked these chewy brownies then you’ll want to check out these other great sweet treats. 

• Chocolate Zucchini Cake
• Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Baked Pumpkin Cream Cheese Donuts
• Or browse all my from-scratch dessert recipes