This recipe for one bowl brownies is perfect for when you need a chocolate fix stat! These super fudgy brownies come together quickly and have those classic crinkly tops. They make for an easy cleanup too because you only dirty one bowl!
Can you believe this is my FIRST brownie recipe?
I came to this realization a few weeks ago and knew I had to fix that ASAP!
There is just something so comforting about this a SUPER fudgy brownie. They are warm, gooey and have just the perfect amount of chew.
You can jazz them up with ice cream and whipped cream – or eat it straight out of pan!
When I was developing this recipe, it was really important to keep it simple. No extra bowls and separating wet and dry ingredients. I wanted the best one bowl brownie recipe – I tested this recipe 6 times to get it perfect!
INGREDIENTS Needed
This recipe uses both melted chocolate and cocoa powder for a really intense chocolatey flavor. The rest of the ingredients are fairly standard baking pantry staples.
It’s more important to pay attention here to how the ingredients are used.
HOW TO MAKE ONE BOWL BROWNIES
Use your preference of hand mixer, standup mixer, or mix by hand.
- Preheat your oven at 350 F and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper OR spray with a nonstick spray.
- Melt the butter and chocolate in the microwave until melted. Don’t go over 90 seconds! Then allow the chocolate to cool for 5 minutes before adding your eggs. (We don’t want chocolate scrambled eggs here!)
- Mix in the sugar and then switch to a spatula to add in the vanilla.
- Now you can add the dry ingredients into the batter. Stir until combined and there are no longer any dry streaks.
- Bake for 25 minutes and allow to cool before diving in. The brownies will cut much easier if you allow them to cool all the way.
Brownie Batter Baked Brownies
TIPS FOR MAKING THESE BROWNIES
How to get crinkly brownie tops
Use a hand or stand mixer and whip the chocolate and egg mixture! The longer you whip the eggs in the chocolate, the lighter the brownie will be and give you that classic crackly top. This also helps to create a taller brownie because of all the air that is getting incorporated into the batter.
Whip the egg and chocolate mixture for 2 minutes on high speed to achieve this perfect texture.
HOW TO ENSURE AN EVEN BAKE
To line the baking pan, cut 2 small strips of parchment paper and line them across the pan. Then, use clips attached to the pan to help the parchment stay in place when pouring the batter. Remove them before baking.
Make sure the brownie batter is evenly distributed so that it bakes evenly.
ADD TOPPINGS AT THE END
If you want to add some extra chocolate chips, chopped nuts or other topping, add to the top before baking.
Doubling the recipe
Double the recipe and bake them in a 9×13″ pan for 30- 35 minutes.
How to make these super fudgy
It’s all about the dry ingredients and bake time! The less flour in a brownie recipe, the more fudgy they will be. This recipe only uses 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup cocoa to keep these on the fudgier side.
Bake them for 25 minutes exactly for fudgy brownies and 30 mins for more cakey brownies.
WANT MORE CHOCOLATE RECIPES?
- Chocolate Brownie Cookies
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- One Bowl Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
- One Bowl Blondies
One Bowl Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 oz chocolate chips about 1 heaping cup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick baking spray. Clamp down the sides of the pan with clips to hold the parchment paper in place.
- In a microwave safe bowl combine the 1/2 cup butter and 6 oz chocolate. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time stirring in between until the chocolate is completely melted. Up to 90 seconds total. Let the chocolate cool for 5 minutes.
- Add in 3 eggs and whip using a whisk or the whisk attachment on high speed for 2 minutes.
- Add the 1 cup sugar and whip again.
- Switch to a spatula and add in 1 teaspoon vanilla mix until combined. Next add in the 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the lined baking pan and bake for 25 minutes for super fudgy brownies. Allow to cool before cutting in to them!
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Notes
So good! So easy! Definitely going to be a staple in our house. My 4 year old was able to make them with a little help from me and our whole family loved them!! Love the fudgey texture inside and the crackly crust on the outside!!
Thank you so much Kylie!!! I am so glad you guys enjoyed them!! Thank you so much for your rating and comment!
Literally (and I mean literally; I’m not just saying that for effect) the BEST brownies I’ve ever had. So easy and quick too! Thank you, Sam!!
Thank you SO much Catie!!! This just made my day, literally!!! YAY!
These brownies are INSANE!!! I made them for holiday cookies boxes for my neighbors and every single person who ate them is begging me for the recipe!! I added crushed candy canes to the mix and it came out incredible – the perfect holiday treat! My biggest gripe with brownies is that they can be cloyingly sweet but these are the perfect amount of sweetness and oh so delicious. In fact, I’m whipping up another batch right now!!
Thank you Arielle!!! YAY so happy to hear you and everyone loved them! I know what you mean about super sweet brownies, so glad you love these, thank you so much for your rating and comment!!! Peppermint addition sounds amazing!!
I was looking on line for a some type of Brownie Recipe that is would go over really well at my house. My nephew polished them off in no time . He said can you not double or triple the recipe . I am so happy for the recipe it is a real comfort food for when you are asked to make some thing quickly.
Thank you for your sweet comment Joanne! I am so glad these hit the spot. Thank you so much for making them!
The last time I made brownies the outside cooked fast and hard but the middle was still liquid – how do I avoid that with this recipe?
Hi! I wish I could help you but I don’t know what recipe that was, that wont happen with these!