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Easy Homemade Brownies – Simple, Delicious, No Mix Needed! 🍫

Rich, fudgy homemade brownies made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients and no boxed mix.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until glossy.
  4. Fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
  6. Pour batter into pan and bake until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
  7. Cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not overbake for best fudgy texture.