Luckily for all, she shared her "secret." She substitutes olive for vegetable oil.
I've tested different boxed mixes and like Pillsbury the best. ( There is no affiliation with the company and no pay offs of any kind. I just like the taste and consistency of that brand the best.)
The day arrived when I tried the olive oil and walnuts and sure enough, they came out moist and chewy. They also made the house smell divine.
I quickly packed them into a plastic bag and laid them to rest in the freezer.
Otherwise, the pan they were in would look like this:
Sending this one to you, dear reader:
DO YOU LIKE BROWNIES?

