Easy Homemade Brownies
These Easy Homemade Brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfectly chewy — the kind of chocolate dessert that makes boxed mixes obsolete. Made in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients, they’re the definition of homemade comfort.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Oven
Ingredients
Base
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan or line with parchment.
- In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
For extra fudgy brownies, add 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Chill for 20 minutes before slicing for clean cuts. Add a pinch of espresso powder to intensify the flavor.