One Bowl Brownies Recipe - the best, homemade from scratch brownies! They are fudgy with a shiny, flaky top and melt-in-your-mouth texture! They taste and look like they were made out of the box mix but are quick, easy and made in one bowl!
Easy desserts like this one, and my One-Bowl Vanilla Cake or Busy Day Chocolate Cake, are perfect when you need a quick treat.
Aren't they gorgeous? The flaky top has me swooning every time I look at the picture! Also, eating them with a fork is totally allowed. Obviously, we gave each other the permission to eat freshly baked brownies with a fork.
So here it is - my recipe for This brownie recipe uses melted chocolate and makes fudgy brownies with shiny, soft (not at all crunchy) flaky top, they are light and each bite just melts in your mouth. Swoon!
Instructions:
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Prepare a baking pan and preheat the oven.
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Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave, until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
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Add eggs, one at a time, whisk well after each addition.
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Add sugar and mix well. Add vanilla and salt and whisk in.
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Add sifted flour and cocoa powder and stir in with a spatula. Add chocolate chips or nuts.
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Pour the batter into prepared pan. Bake brownies for 22 to 25 minutes, then cool completely in pan.
Tools needed:
- one mixing bowl
- 8" square baking pan
- whisk and spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
Variations:
- mini brownies: you can make these brownies in a muffin pan for individual brownies, topped with whipped cream and berries;
- add-ons: add chopped nuts, peanut butter chips or any chocolate chips you like;
- layered desserts: use them to make a trifle!
Cocoa powder brownies vs. melted chocolate brownies:
When it comes to brownies, there are two types: the ones made with cocoa powder and ones made with melted chocolate. I covered the cocoa powder version in my Homemade Fudge Brownies Recipe, that makes ultra fudgy brownies with a crunchy meringue-like top. The secret is to beat the eggs and sugar for a good 2 minutes.
This recipe uses melted chocolate and just 2 Tablespoons of cocoa powder for even more chocolate flavor. The brownies are lighter and each bite just melts in your mouth. The texture is almost mousse-like yet not quite. The top is flaky but soft. The only crunchy part is the edge. Just one thing to remember: cool the melted chocolate and butter to room temperature before adding eggs or you will end up with a scrambled mess.
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One Bowl Brownies
Ingredients
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 oz . semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line an 8" square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
- Place butter and chocolate in large mixing bowl. Melt in microwave in 20 second increments, stirring between each - until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Whisk melted chocolate few times. Add eggs, one at a time, whisk well after each addition. Whisk the whole mixture really well.
- Add sugar and mix well.
- Add vanilla and salt and whisk in.
- Add sifted flour and cocoa powder and stir in with a spatula.
- If desired, stir in additional chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into prepared pan. Smooth out the top. Tap the pan against the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake brownies for 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Remove from pan and cut into 9 squares.
- Store in a single layer in ziploc bag - they will stay soft for days.
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Notes
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This post was originally published on April 26th, 2016 and updated on May 22nd, 2019.
Michelle large says
I tripled the recipe, it was super thick, In oven now, crossing fingers
Anna says
Hi Michelle! What size pan are you using?
alana says
Thank you for this recipe! Brownies cooling in pan, can't wait to enjoy them! And thank you for the accompanying video, I wasn't sure what the texture should be to take them out of the oven but i'm guessing jiggly as you mentioned in a previous reply.
Have a wonderful fall!
Alana
alana says
These came out so lovely! Thank you, devouring a piece with great satisfaction now 🙂 <3
Iona Cameron says
Amazing recipe, baked perfectly with crackly tops. Thank you =)
Anna says
Yay! I am so glad the brownies were a hit! Thank you, Iona!
bella says
is it supposed to still be watery on the inside after 25 minutes?
Anna says
Watery? No. Gooey, jiggly? Yes. That's what makes them fudgy.
Bree says
These brownies look delicious! And so easy to make! I’m saving this to try out soon!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Bree!
Kellie says
They look absolutely fudgie and perfect!
Julie Blanner says
My mouth is watering! Can't wait to make these!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks, Julie!
Erin says
Brownies are my favorite dessert and these are perfect!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
That's awesome, Erin! Thank you!
Pam Dana says
These were perfection! Can't wait to make them again!
Lee says
These were amazing! So rich and fudgy and I loveee the flaky top and crispy edges. Yum!!! This is the only brownie recipe I need. Thank you so much for this perfect and incredibly easy recipe.
DessertForTwo says
And now I'm craving brownies!
Lane says
These look so gorgeous! I can't wait to try them!
Jessica says
Oh my...that flaky brownie top?! I could die! These brownies look like pure perfection. I'd love one warmed up with a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you so much, Jessica! 😀
Emily says
I am so in the mood for brownies right now. This post did not help the situation. I love the flaky topping. Must have flakiness in my book.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Haha! Love that! 😀 Thanks, Emily!
Jessica says
The crackly top kills me! Totally want to try these asap!!!
Michelle says
Oh my gosh, that flaky top has me swooning! These look so rich and fudgy!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Michelle!
Dorothy says
They look like perfection to me!! I love all brownies, that top is amazing!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Dorothy!
Sabrina says
My family loves brownies! Being able to make this recipe in one bowl will only make it easier!
Des says
Oh my gahhhhhh these are brownie perfection!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Aww, thanks, Des!
heather says
These basically look like the best brownies that ever existed - that crackly top is perfection!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Aww, thank you, Heather! 😀
Medha says
These brownies look amazing and I love that they only dirty one bowl! We are twinning with brownie recipes today 🙂
Andi says
My kids will surely love these! Can't wait to try!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks, Andi!
Paula says
You had me at one bowl! All about less dishes.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Me too! Thanks, Paula!
Averie says
I love that you used mostly melted chocolate and butter rather than all cocoa powder. I think it makes brownies so much better with real chocolate. They're gorgeous!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
You are the queen of brownies so that means a lot! Thank you, Averie! 😀