These homemade brownies have a perfect crackly top and are moist and fudgy. Super easy to make, no mixers or melting of chocolate is needed. One bowl, ten minutes to whip up the batter and 25 minutes of baking to enjoy these easy homemade brownies.
When it comes to baking I am always looking for simple recipes which can be made in a jiffy that everyone will rave about. These brownies totally fall in that category- moist and fudgy. It’s a one bowl recipe where the batter comes together in less than ten minutes. These brownies are delicious, easy and highly addictive.
These easy homemade brownies
- are moist and fudgy
- Just need one bowl for the batter and no mixer needed
- you need basic pantry ingredients
- irresistible and chocolaty
How to make Brownies (with step by step pics)
Step 1 – In large bowl add half cup of butter pieces and melt ( do not boil). You can also melt the butter in a sauce pan. Let the butter cool slightly and then add a cup of sugar.
Step 2- Whisk the butter and sugar for thirty seconds.
Step 3- Add the room temperature eggs and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture.
Step 4 – Using a whisk mix the eggs and vanilla extract until well blended.
Step 5 – Add the all purpose flour, coco powder, salt and baking powder to the egg mixture.
Step 6 – Mix all the ingredients until well combined. Add walnuts or any nuts of your choice and fold in the nuts in the batter. I did not add any nuts.
Step 7- Spray a 8 by 8 baking pan with oil. To easily remove the brownies I lined the pan with a parchment paper and sprayed oil and dusted with some coco powder. Transfer the batter to the pan and bake at 350 F or 175 C for 25 minutes.
Step 8 – Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in a air tight container at room temperature or in the fridge for long shelf life.
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Ingredients
- All Purpose flour- ½ cup 60 gms
- Unsweetened coco powder- ⅓rd cup 30 gms
- White Sugar - 1 cup 200 gms
- Eggs- 2
- Butter- ½ cup, melted and cooled (115 gms) ( you can also use ¼ cup butter and ¼ cup oil)
- Vanilla Extract- 1 tsp
- Baking powder- ¼th tsp
- Salt- ¼th tsp
- Handful of chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F ( 175 degrees C). Grease a 8 inch square pan with butter or cooking spray and dust the pan with flour or coco powder. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.
- In a large sauce pan or in a microwave melt the butter. Do not boil it. Remove from heat. let cool a bit and add the sugar. Mix well.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well blended.
- Add flour, coco powder, salt, baking powder and walnuts (if using). Using a whisk or a spatula mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter in the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25 minutes until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting.
- Store the brownies in a air tight container for up to a week.
Ishaan Chakraborty
Easily the best brownies I have ever had, without a doubt.
Madhavi
Thank you Ishaan Chakraborty!
Tom R
This isn’t the best brownie recipe I have made, but the whole family enjoyed them – it is quite good, economical, and very easy with no need to melt chocolate. I used 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup canola oil, and mixed it all up in a 1 quart glass measuring cup.
Next time I might try to make them a little denser/more chocolatey by using less baking powder, replacing one of the eggs with 1/4 cup yogurt, or using slightly more cocoa.
samyuktha vijay
do we need to use milk?
Madhavi
No….we don’t use milk in this recipe.
Siri
This looks so tempting Madhu. Perfect crust on the top.
Madhavi
Yes Siri…. very easy recipe. My kids love them.
Kundana
Super
Madhavi
Thank You! Hope you try it sometime.
Anjali
Perfect brownie..thanks for the perfect recipe. We loved it….
Madhavi
Thank you Anjali. I am so glad you enjoyed these brownies.
Lisa McLain
Didn’t really feel like this was enough batter for an 8×8 pan very thin but good.
Madhu
Sorry….. may be next time try with a smaller pan. But I am glad you liked the brownie.
Thank you for your feedback!
SandraHarrison
These are yummy! It’s a simple, easy to throw together recipe with good results. I doubled it and added chocolate chips 😋!
Madhu
Chocolate chips sounds yummy. Thank you for sharing your feed back!
Sam
Hi Madhu, Did you not use Baking soda at all ? or was it part of your all purpose flour?
Madhu
This brownie recipe doesn’t have any baking soda in it.
Hope you give it a try!
Kanya
Can i use olive oil instead of butter?
Madhavi
Sorry…. olive oil will not work. It will be too overpowering. You can use any other neutral oil like vegetable oil or canola oil. I sometimes use half butter and half oil.
Swasthi B
yum yum Madhu. So simple and quick to make. will try this soon
Hollingshed
This is the best brownie recipe I’ve ever used. I replace the vegetable oil with 2 teaspoons of ginger-ale, and they come out perfect!
Thank you for the recipe.
Madhavi K
I am glad you liked it!
Ramya Venkat
Yummy brownie dear
Madhavi K
Thanks ramya!
Rafeeda AR
wow… this looks amazing… bookmarked!
Madhavi K
Thanks rafeeda!