Description
Delicious and fudgy One Bowl Brownies made with simple ingredients and minimal cleanup. These classic brownies are rich, chocolatey, and perfect for any occasion. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe yields 12 perfectly moist and chewy squares that satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, making sure to leave some overhang for easy removal of the brownies.
- Melt and Mix Butter: In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in granulated sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each to fully incorporate them into the batter.
- Add Flour and Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in the all-purpose flour until just combined to avoid overmixing. If using, fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs for the perfect fudgy texture.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake; remove from oven when toothpick shows a few moist crumbs to keep brownies fudgy.
- For extra texture, you can add nuts or swap chocolate chips with chunks.
- Ensure melted butter is slightly cooled before mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.
