My Homemade Brownies Recipe checks all the boxes: easy, ultra-fudgy, rich, and deeply chocolatey. These chewy brownies have crispy edges, a moist center, and an intense chocolate flavor. They’re perfect warm with ice cream or served at potlucks and family gatherings. The aroma of freshly baked brownies fills the home, and with melted chocolate chips throughout, they disappear fast.
Homemade Brownies
This simple from-scratch brownie recipe produces dense, fudgy brownies that stay moist for days. Using both cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips gives a deep chocolate flavor without being overly sweet. They’re ideal for dessert, an after-school treat, or any time you want a comforting chocolate fix.
Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour (1 cup)
- Baking powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Cocoa powder (1/2 cup)
- Sugar (1½ cups)
- Vegetable oil (3 tablespoons)
- Eggs (3, near room temperature)
- Melted butter (¾ cup)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup or more)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8″x11″ baking dish (or similar) with non-stick spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and sugar. In a larger bowl, whisk the eggs with the vegetable oil and melted butter. Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients and fold gently until just combined—do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips, pour the batter into the prepared pan, and optionally sprinkle extra chips on top. Bake about 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Tips for Baking Perfect Brownies:
- Use melted butter – Melted butter yields a dense, chewy texture rather than a cake-like crumb.
- Don’t overmix – Gently fold just until combined to avoid tough or dry brownies.
- Avoid overbaking – Remove when a toothpick shows a few moist crumbs; brownies continue to set as they cool.
- Cut with a plastic knife – A plastic knife or spatula helps prevent sticking and yields cleaner slices.
Storage
Store cooled brownies at room temperature in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. They will remain soft and chewy for several days. For longer storage, freeze portions wrapped in plastic and foil, then thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
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Homemade Brownies Recipe
Homemade Brownies
Equipment
- 2 mixing bowls – 1 large and 1 medium
- 8″x11″ baking dish (or similar; adjust baking time if size varies)
- Non-stick spray
- Whisk
- Mixing spoon
- Spatula and plastic fork or knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1½ cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 eggs (at or near room temperature)
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the melted butter and vegetable oil.
- Sprinkle the dry mixture over the wet and fold gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and optionally top with extra chips. Bake about 35 minutes, then let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.