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.
Dawnielle
The BEST BROWNIES I HAVE EVER ATE !!!! ❤️
Madhavi
Thank you so much!
Maggie Parnell
I made these as written the first time and they were great. The second time I threw in 2 Tbs of espresso and a handful of chopped 70% chocolate. These were more fudgy than cake like. They disappeared fast! Thanks for sharing a simple one bowl recipe!
Madhavi
Thanks Maggie…. the addition of espresso sounds so yum!
Chelsea
This is my forever go to brownie recipe. It’s so simple and they’re so perfect. I like to bake them in a big if a bigger pan so they are a bit thinner…add chocolate chips, then refrigerate before cutting them. They end up so fudgy!
Madhavi
That’s a great idea Chelsea. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Andrea M
These are fantastic! So easy, and they came out so fudgy and yummy, with perfect edges! Definitely my new go-to brownie recipe. Thank you so much!
Madhavi
Thank you Andrea for sharing your feed back! So happy you liked them, its certainly our go to Brownies recipe.
Helena
This Brownie recipe is the absolute best, I have made this recipe countless times and my kids keep wanting me to make more, I don’t heat the butter I just use softened butter, I find it gives a better crispy top, thanks for sharing this amazing recipe
Madhavi
Thank you for sharing such a sweet feed back Helena. Love the idea of using softened butter, will try it.
Chelsea
This recipe is fantastic. So easy to whip up. I subbed in 20g of brown sugar for regular, almond extract for vanilla and added chocolate chips. I also refrigerated them and they were SO fudgy.
Madhavi
Love the substitutions. So glad you enjoyed them Chelsea. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Marlene
I made these today and they are so good! I even made them keto-friendly by using the home made keto flour mix as seen on YouTube. Subbed the sugar for no carb sugar. Frosted them just a little and…YUM! Thank you! Haven’t had brownies in a while and these were not only good, but easy!
Madhavi
So glad you enjoyed them Marlene. Thank you for sharing the keto version.
Gisela
These were so delicious and easy to make! My family loved them and said they were the best brownies I have ever made! Thanks for the great recipe!
Madhavi
So glad you and your family enjoyed them Gisela.
Christy
These are the easiest, best tasting brownies I’ve ever had! Thank you!
Madhavi
Thank you Christy. So glad you liked the brownies.
Dawn
Made these today, I was craving chocolate so bad and these did not disappoint. Followed the recipe exactly except I doubled it and used a 13 x 9 glass pan. Thanks for sharing this very easy and delicious recipe. They are going very fast in this house!
Madhavi
So glad you enjoyed the brownies.
Kathy johnson
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make❤️🌹🌴
Madhavi
Thank you Kathy!
Renu
Hi the recipe is a great one. 👏👏Will it be fine if I doubled or trebled the recipe for a larger batch of brownies ? Will wait to heat from you Madhavi
Madhavi
Thanks Renu. Yes you can double the recipe, many readers in Pinterest have shared that they doubled the recipe and it works great. You may have to use slightly bigger pan.
Or You can divide the dough and make it in two pans.
Patti Miller
Second time in two weeks to make these perfectly yummy brownies! A big hit!
Madhavi
So glad you enjoyed them Patti. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Samantha
Great recipe!!!!! Wondering if I could freeze them?
Madhavi
Thank you! The brownies freeze well. Please Store them in a air tight container, stays fresh for couple of weeks.
Ishaan Chakraborty
Easily the best brownies I have ever had, without a doubt.
Madhavi
Thank you Ishaan Chakraborty!
Renu
Thank you Madhvi. Will write back soon after getting them done..
Madhavi
Can’t wait to hear back from you Renu.
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.
Zainab
Pls resolve my query..i am making brownies for the first time is it ok if I use femora glass container for making brownies will it make good brownies in glass baking tray??
Madhavi
I think so……I have seen many recipes which use glass containers to bake.
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!