These decadent gooey Easy One Bowl Fudgy Brownies are loaded with intense chocolate flavor. Our absolute favorite brownie recipe that I have been making for my family years! These are SO much better than box mix.
These brownies are for true chocolate lovers. They are super fudgy, rich and chocolate-y.. I love how simple this recipe is using basic ingredients. I hate when I think I have found a brownie recipe I want to try and then I look at the ingredients and there's like 7 different kinds of melted chocolate in it. I love making brownie recipes with just cocoa powder in them. This my go-to brownie recipe and I will always fall back on this one!
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Fudgy! These brownies have the fudgiest center and stay moist for days!
- Easy recipe: One bowl recipe and no mixer needed!
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Chocolate chunks: You can use any kind of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate you prefer.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions.
Substitutions & Variations
- Nuts: Fold in ½ cup of nuts like walnuts or pecans to add a crunch.
- Swirl in caramel, nutella or peanut butter on top before baking.
- Espresso Powder: Add 1 teaspoon to intensify the chocolate flavor.
How to make fudgy brownies
- Place butter, cocoa and sugar in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until butter is melted. Mix everything together until smooth. Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Add chocolate chips at this point because it is hard to evenly distribute when flour is added. Pour in the flour and mix until just combined. Then, mix some more until smooth and somewhat glossy. The batter will be very thick.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and smooth it out until level. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out slightly moist with a little bit of batter left on it - this is what makes them fudgy!!
- Let them cool in pan for 10 minutes then pull out using the parchment paper and set on wire rack to finish cooling completely.
Jessica's Recipe Tips
- Fudgy brownies should be baked until they are just set. You want to underbake them slightly. A toothpick should come out slightly moist with a little bit of batter left on the bottom of it. Over-baking will make them dry!
- Good quality cocoa: The best fudgy brownies are made with high-quality chocolate. This will give them the richest flavor and the most intense chocolatey taste!
Storage
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freezing
- To freeze brownies, wrap them in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of foil. Place in a resealable, freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
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📋 Recipe
Easy One Bowl Fudgy Brownies
These decadent thick and gooey Easy One Bowl Fudgy Brownies are loaded with intense chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 10 tbs unsalted butter
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup + 2 tbs cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cup chocolate chunks, or chips, chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper, set aside.
- Place butter, cocoa and sugar in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until butter is melted. Mix everything together until smooth. Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Add chocolate chips at this point because it is hard to evenly distribute when flour is added. Pour in the flour and mix until just combined. Then, mix some more until smooth and somewhat glossy. The batter will be very thick.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and smooth it out until level. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out slightly moist with a little bit of batter left on it - this is what makes them fudgy.
- Let them cool in pan for 10 minutes then pull out using the parchment paper and set on wire rack to finish cooling completely.
Notes
Storage instructions: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freezing instructions: To freeze brownies, wrap them in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of foil. Place in a resealable, freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 453IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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joannah says
These are amazing!! so delicious!
Jessica says
Thank you, Joannah!
Megan says
what kind of chocolate chunks do you use?
Jessica says
I use Nestle brand.