Simple Homemade Brownies – Easy Bake for Chocolate Lovers
These one-bowl, easy homemade brownies are fudgy, rich, and incredibly simple to make. Perfect for any occasion and loaded with deep chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar (optional, for chewier texture)
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2 large eggs
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1½ 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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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
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In a bowl, mix melted butter with sugars. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk well.
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Stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
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Fold in flour and salt just until combined. Add chocolate chips if using.
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Pour into prepared pan and smooth top.
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Bake 22–26 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
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Add sea salt on top before baking for flavor contrast.
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Swap oil for butter for a slightly softer texture.
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Store airtight at room temp or freeze for up to 3 months.