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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.

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ONE BOWL BROWNIES

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!

How to make One-Bowl Brownies?

  • Prepare a baking pan and preheat the oven.
  • Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave, until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, whisk well after each addition.
  • Add sugar and mix well. Add vanilla and salt and whisk in.
  • Add sifted flour and cocoa powder and stir in with a spatula. Add chocolate chips or nuts.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pan. Bake brownies for 22 to 25 minutes, then cool completely in pan.

What tools do you need to make these brownies?

  • one mixing bowl
  • 8″ square baking pan
  • whisk and spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

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Brownies Recipe Variation:

  • 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.

How to store brownies?

If you have any leftovers (let’s say 4 or 5 pieces), place them in a single layer in a ziploc bag. They will stay soft for days!

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More Brownies Recipes:

Homemade Fudge Brownies recipe

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies recipe

New Classic Brownies 

For more easy treat recipes, feel free to browse our Dessert Category.

If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out! 

5 from 5 votes
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One Bowl Brownies
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Total Time
37 mins
 

The best, homemade from scratch brownies! They are fudgy with soft, flaky top, melt-in-your-mouth! They taste and look like they were made out of the box mix but are quick, easy and made in one bowl!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: one bowl brownies
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 349 kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
  • 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 oz . semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line an 8" square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Whisk melted chocolate few times. Add eggs, one at a time, whisk well after each addition. Whisk the whole mixture really well.
  5. Add sugar and mix well.
  6. Add vanilla and salt and whisk in.
  7. Add sifted flour and cocoa powder and stir in with a spatula.
  8. If desired, stir in additional chocolate chips.
  9. Pour the batter into prepared pan. Smooth out the top. Tap the pan against the counter to release air bubbles.

  10. Bake brownies for 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Remove from pan and cut into 9 squares.

  11. Store in a single layer in ziploc bag - they will stay soft for days.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

You can add any chocolate chips to the batter. Use chopped nuts or marshmallows too!

Nutrition Facts
One Bowl Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 64mg21%
Sodium 82mg4%
Potassium 165mg5%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 370IU7%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published on April 26th, 2016 and updated on May 22nd, 2019.

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  1. Brenda Anne says

    I’m sorry if this offends, but didn’t care for this recipe. I have tried all kinds if recipes lately from cakey to fudgy to flaky topped & no flake at all kinds of brownies. I’m sure that my mixing in the sugar with the melted butter & chocolate chips had something to do with how mine turned out, but when I look at the pic, mine are pretty much the same…real gooey in the middle, like no where near done. I did the toothpick test after 25 whole mins & they were absolutely not done yet. I added 3 more mins & figured since I had already gone past the max time given in the recipe & it had the flaky top that it was done & would prob keep cooking in the glass dish. I waited til they were completely cooked down, which I never do, due to my choc addiction & I’m not happy with the gooey mess that was left in the dish after cutting into squares. The tops are good, but the bottom half is stuck in my dish. I didn’t use paper or foil, because I never do, but I still wouldn’t have liked them being that gooey. I must be a middle of the road, cakey/gooey brownie person because these will have to be baked more or used for something else. I don’t know what tho. Any suggestions?

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  7. 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.

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  10. 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!!

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  11. 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.

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  18. Medha says

    These brownies look amazing and I love that they only dirty one bowl! We are twinning with brownie recipes today 🙂

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  21. 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!

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