Quick Homemade Brownies Soft, Fudgy & Foolproof
These easy fudgy brownies are rich, chewy, and deeply chocolatey — ready in under an hour with simple ingredients and one bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9–16 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp salt
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Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or espresso powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
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Melt butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until glossy.
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Off heat, whisk in cocoa powder, then eggs and vanilla.
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Fold in flour and salt until just combined. Add any mix-ins.
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Spread batter in pan and bake for 28–32 minutes.
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Cool, slice, and serve.
Notes
For a darker brownie, use Dutch-process cocoa and add 1/2 tsp espresso powder. Store in airtight container up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.