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Easy Brownie Recipe (2025)

Easy homemade brownie served with ice cream

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

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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.

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