This homemade Chocolate Brownies recipe is the only recipe you'll ever need. They are fudgy, chewy, and made with simple pantry ingredients in just one bowl.
The Easy Brownie Recipe You'll Memorize
I am picky about brownies, and these are IT for me! They are everything a good brownie should be: rich, fudgy, and packed with deep chocolate flavor. We enjoy them plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with rich chocolate frosting! My kids favorite is this brownie recipe topped with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge sauce, for a brownie sundae. I love this brownie recipe to make Mint Brownies.
Don't miss my other brownie recipes, like Lemon Brownies, Zucchini Brownies, Banana Bread Brownies, Peanut Butter Brownies, Peppermint Brownies, German Chocolate Brownies, or Mississippi Mud Brownies!
How To Make Chocolate Brownies From Scratch:
Make Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and oil then stir in eggs, mixing after each one. Whisk in cocoa powder until it's well incorporated. Add salt, flour, and vanilla then stir until combined.
Bake: Pour into a 9×13 baking dish and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. I know you'll want to cut into them immediately after baking, but I think they are best after they have cooled completely.
Frost (optional): If you'd like frosting, follow the instructions below to make it and frost the tops of the brownies only after they have cooled completely. Enjoy!
Homemade Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1 cup oil* canola, avocado or vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting (optional):
- 1/2 cup butter , room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5-6 Tablespoons milk (or half and half, or cream)
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
-
Mix sugar and oil in a mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg is added. Add vanilla.1 cup oil*, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
-
Add dry ingredients: cocoa powder, salt, flour, and stir until combined.6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
-
Bake: Pour batter into a greased 9×13'' baking pan and spread into an even layer. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
-
Cool completely before frosting.
-
For the Frosting: Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add cocoa powder and salt and mix until well combined. Add vanilla. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, mixing well until you reach your desired frosting consistency. Spread frosting over cooled brownies.½ cup butter, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, pinch of salt, 2-3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 5-6 Tablespoons milk
-
Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Follow Me
I originally shared this recipe in April 2015. Updated January 2019, March 2024 and March 2026.
from Tastes Better From Scratch https://ift.tt/s1VblKk subscriber.email_address }}