Description
These Easy One Bowl Fudgy Cocoa Brownies are a simple and delicious chocolate dessert made with basic ingredients and minimal cleanup. They offer a rich, fudgy texture with a shiny batter and are perfect for any occasion. Customize with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or walnuts for an extra treat.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup butter or oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch processed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
Add-Ins (Optional)
- 1/2 cup favorite add-ins (chopped dark chocolate, chocolate chips, walnuts, raisins, or nuts)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan or a 9x5 loaf pan, or alternatively, line it with parchment paper or aluminum foil; set aside.
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugar and Cocoa: In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, add the butter and microwave for 1 minute until fully melted. Stir in the sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder and whisk vigorously for at least 1 minute until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the chocolate mixture, whisking well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and whisk for at least 1 minute until the batter is shiny and well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour and salt carefully until the flour is fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Add Your Favorite Extras: Optionally fold in 1/2 cup of your chosen add-ins such as nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for additional texture and flavor.
- Bake the Brownies: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until the center is slightly set but not overbaked. Avoid baking longer than 20-25 minutes to keep the brownies moist.
- Cool and Cut: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 small squares or 9 larger squares depending on your preference.
Notes
- For extra gooey brownies: Add 1 tablespoon of oil along with the butter to the batter.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso powder to the batter.
- To double the recipe, bake in a 9x13 or 9x9 pan and increase baking time by 5-7 minutes. Adjust servings to 32 pieces.
- You can adjust the sweetness by using between 3/4 cup and 1 1/4 cups sugar depending on your taste.
- Do not overbake as it will result in dry and cakey brownies.
- Cut into 16 pieces for smaller brownies or 9 pieces for larger brownies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
