This easy Chocolate Brownie recipe is one of the simplest you can make. Prepared using pantry staples like rich cocoa powder, granulated sugar, fresh flour, and rich melty butter you’ll get the most amazing texture and chocolatey flavor with shiny, crackly tops. And they’re made all in just one bowl!

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Above view of cut up brownies on brown parchment with a cutting knife and some chocolate chips

Decadent One Bowl Brownies

Are you ready for the world’s easiest brownies? They may be basic to make, but their taste is anything but basic. All you need is one bowl and six ingredients!

These decadent brownies are everything a chocolate lover could want. Of course, they are full of cocoa, chocolate chips and flavor. But, they are also the perfect balance between fudgy and cakey. They are moist, a tiny bit cakey, and definitely delicious!

So ditch the box mix and try making chocolate homemade brownies instead!

Brownies Ingredients

Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness to the brownies.
Flour: You will want to use all-purpose flour.
Cocoa: Unsweetened cocoa is what creates all of the chocolate flavor.
Salt
Butter: Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt that gets added to the recipe. You want melted or really soft butter.
Eggs: Make sure to pull them out of the fridge in advance to make sure they are at room temperature.
Chocolate Chips: The chocolate chips are optional. I like to add them into the recipe and sprinkle some on top.

All the ingredients needed to make this simple brownie recipe.

How to Make Brownies

Here are the basic instructions to make easy brownies recipe. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post with full ingredients and instructions to make it.

Step one is the metal baking pan lined with parchment paper and being buttered. — **STEP 1:** Preheat the oven. Line an 8×8-inch pan with a parchment sling or grease with butter. Set aside.

Step two is combining all of the ingredients together except for the chocolate chips, if using. — **STEP 2:** In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, salt, butter, and eggs. Once mixed, stir in 3/4 of the chocolate chips.

Step three is the mixed brownie batter with the chocolate chips added and a spoon. — **STEP 3:** Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the top with the rest of the chocolate chips.

Step four is — **STEP 4:** Bake until it slightly pulls from the edge of the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just some moist crumbs. Allow them to cool for 30 minutes before cutting.

Cooking Tips and Tricks

Don’t over-bake the brownies, it is better to have them slightly underbaked.
Add a small sprinkle of salt to the brownie tops.
Use a good quality cocoa powder for best results.
Using a metal pan will give you the best brownies because it heats up quickly and evenly.

Recipe Variations

Mix in 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the brownie batter.
Add in other flavors of chips like white chocolate chips or special dark chocolate.
Use 1/4 cup of oil instead of butter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get moist brownies? Make sure not to over cook the brownies. Cook them for the lesser amount and then longer as needed.

Can these be made gluten free brownies? Yes you just need to substitute in gluten free flour 1:1.

How to Store & Reheat

How to store it? Let the brownies cool and put in an airtight container. They should last about 3-4 days at room temperature. If you store them in the refrigerator, they will have fudgier texture and last for up to a week.

How to freeze? Cut the brownies into squares and wrap each one in plastic wrap. Put into an air tight, freezer safe container. They can be frozen up to 3 months, just be sure to label with the recipe and date. Thaw at room temperature for a couple hours until defrosted. Pop in the microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time until heated through.

Above view of cut up brownies on brown parchment with some chocolate chips.

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