Description
These are the best fudgy brownies ever, made with pantry staples and bursting with rich chocolate flavor. With a gooey center, crackly top, and ultra-chewy bite, this one-bowl brownie recipe is quick, easy, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking the ultimate homemade treat.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter, then mix with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until glossy.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
- Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Swirl in peanut butter or cream cheese before baking for extra flavor.
- Add 1 tsp of espresso powder for a mocha twist.
- Store at room temperature for 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Microwave individual brownies for 10–15 seconds to reheat.
