If you ask any bakery how they measure, most will say they measure in grams. Measuring by weight is more reliable for desserts because some recipes don’t specify if you should pack your ingredients and do not take into account how different people measure their ingredients.
A common mistake people make in measuring ingredients is when measuring brown sugar. Brown sugar is clumpier than normal sugar because it is mixed with molasses. 100 grams of white sugar is equivalent to 100 grams of packed brown sugar—though most people don’t pack their brown sugar the same way, so you will most likely not get the same measurement unless using a scale.
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Mix together your butter (melted), granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
Step 2
Add in vanilla extract and eggs and whip until mixture goes from yellow to off-white. (This gives brownies the crackly top ;)
Step 3
Mix in vegetable oil until fully incorporated.
Step 4
Mix in dry ingredients—cocoa powder, All-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking soda—until mixture is partially smooth.
Step 5
Scoop brownie batter (1/3 cup scoops) into cupcake pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Step 6
Let brownies chill while you make frosting.
Step 7
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting: Beat butter in stand mixer with brown sugar for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Add powdered sugar until mixture is thick and paste-like. Beat in heavy cream until mixture become soft and fluffy. Lastly mix in chocolate chips and vanilla extract (make sure chocolate is mini chips or chopped small).
Step 8
Frost brownies and add chocolate chips on top.
Eat fresh or store in the fridge for up to 10 days!