Ultimate Fudgy One-Bowl Brownies
These Ultimate Fudgy One-Bowl Brownies are rich, fudgy, and easy to make with no mixer needed. They feature a crackly top and dense, tender texture, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup (90 grams) chocolate chips or chunks, chopped nuts, flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit hanging over the edges.
- Melt the butter in your mixing bowl using short bursts in the microwave, stirring between bursts. Let cool slightly.
- Add the sugar to the melted butter and stir until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt over the wet ingredients.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet using gentle strokes until no streaks remain.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Lift brownies out using the parchment edges and slice into squares.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients to avoid tough brownies. Use room temperature eggs to prevent curdling. Cooling brownies completely before slicing ensures fudgy texture. Optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips add texture and flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour. For vegan, replace butter with coconut oil and eggs with flax eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (1/
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 2
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