Simple Brownie Recipe With Just 3 Ingredients
These chewy brownies are dense, rich, and gooey with crisp edges and a shiny, crackly top. Perfect for chocolate lovers who crave texture and flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9–12 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips (plus more for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8-inch metal pan with parchment paper.
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In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in both sugars while warm until smooth.
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Add egg, yolk, and vanilla. Whisk until thick and glossy.
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Sift in flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Fold gently to combine.
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Stir in most chocolate chunks. Pour into pan and smooth the top.
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Sprinkle remaining chocolate over the top.
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Bake 28–32 minutes until center is just set. A toothpick should have moist crumbs.
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Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
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For clean cuts, chill before slicing.
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Add espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
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Store at room temp or freeze individually.