Description
This easy brownie recipe uses one bowl and simple pantry ingredients to create rich, fudgy brownies with a glossy top—ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or oil
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup add-ins (chocolate chips, walnuts, etc.)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment or grease lightly.
2. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl; cool slightly.
3. Whisk sugar into melted butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4. Whisk cocoa, flour, and salt together; fold into wet mixture until just combined.
5. Fold in optional add-ins like chocolate chips or walnuts.
6. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake 20–25 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
7. Cool 15 minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
For a richer taste, use Dutch-process cocoa. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies tender. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American