Easy desserts are a must, especially on busy weekdays! If you are looking for an easy dessert to feed a crowd, try this Apple Crumb Cake, a perfectly moist cake filled with apple chunks and a crumbly topping. This Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake, made with real cherries and just prepared in a baking dish.
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.
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.
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.
Try these dessert bar recipes!
- Rocky Road Brownies
- Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
- Butterscotch Brownies
- Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
- Cranberry Lemon Bars
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Easy Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa, unsweetened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, soft or melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with a parchment sling or grease with butter. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, salt, butter, and eggs. Once mixed, stir in most of the chocolate chips.
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Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the top with the rest of the chocolate chips.
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Bake for 25-28 minutes, until the brownies slightly pull 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.
Recipe Notes
- 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.
- Let the brownies cool and put in an airtight container. They should last about 3-4 days at room temperature.
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.
Nutrition Information
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