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April 15, 2020 By Kathryn Donangelo 14 Comments

The Best One Bowl Brownies

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One Bowl Brownies

Last Updated on August 4, 2022 by Kathryn Donangelo

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These are the best one bowl brownies that take less than 30 minutes to make! This is the ultimate brownie recipe!

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The Best One Bowl Brownies

The best part about these brownies are they’re made with 6 ingredients that you most likely already have at home! These 30 minute one bowl brownies taste better than boxed brownies- they’re chocolaty, chewy, gooey, and have a fudge-like center.

I made these brownies twice last week! I couldn’t believe how much these taste like boxed brownies which I used to make all the time until this recipe. These chocolate brownies requires minimal time in the kitchen and in the oven- they are simply the best!

The Best One Bowl Brownies

TIPS FOR MAKING THESE BROWNIES

Before baking these brownies please remember metal pans bake much more quickly than glass baking pans. Each oven bakes a little differently, so start checking the brownies 5 minutes before the suggested bake time so you don’t over bake the brownies.

  • If you want your brownies to be extra rich and chocolatey, I recommend adding chocolate chips or chocolate chunk pieces.
  • Don’t over mix your brownie batter- this could change the texture of these chewy and fudge-like brownies. It’s OK if the brownie batter has lumps.
  • Place parchment paper on the bottom of your baking dish for extra easy cleanup and the brownies will lift right up.
  • Use a sharp or plastic knife to cut the brownies for a clean cut.
  • These brownies make the BEST BROWNIE SUNDAES. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to these and you will have a new favorite dessert- I promise. So good!!

The Best One Bowl Brownies

OTHER INGREDIENTS TO ADD

There are plenty of other ingredients to add to these homemade brownies. Fold in your choice of additional ingredients you want to add to the batter or add to the top.

  • White, dark, or milk chocolate chips– these will make the brownies extra rich and chocolatey!
  • Mint chocolate pieces– for a hint of mint and extra chocolate.
  • M&Ms- chocolatey fun and colorful. Perfect for a kids birthday party or celebration!
  • Reese’s Pieces– peanut butter and chocolate is a delectable combination.
  • Sprinkles– these are always fun and the sprinkles can be in any form, shape or color for any occasion.
  • Chopped nuts– any nuts will work to add a nutty flavor and some crunch.

The Best One Bowl Brownies

It’s hard to beat homemade brownies fresh from the oven. Brownies are a classic dessert that everyone loves- especially my husband and dad! I make brownies for just about any occasion or just because.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BAKE THE BEST ONE BOWL BROWNIES

  • Salted butter
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Flour
  • Vanilla

The Best One Bowl Brownies

LOOKING FOR OTHER CHOCOLATE DESSERT RECIPES? TRY THESE!

  • Salted Caramel Brownie Pie
  • Sweetheart Brownies
  • Zucchini Brownies
  • Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Cookie Dough Brownies
  • Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
  • Skinny Chocolate Muffins

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The Best One Bowl Brownies

These are the best brownies and are made in one bowl and take less than 30 minutes to make! This is the ultimate brownie recipe!
5 from 11 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 9 brownies
Author: Kathryn Donangelo

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • 8 x 8 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter; melted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large whole eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt **ONLY ADD IF YOU USE UNSALTED BUTTER

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 inch square baking dish or line with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine melted butter, cocoa powder and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved with a wooden spoon.
  • Add eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and stir until combined.
  • Stir in the flour until all of the ingredients are incorporated. Be sure NOT to overmix, the batter will be slightly lumpy.
  • Spread the brownie batter on your baking dish and bake for approximately 20-22 minutes or until the center is slightly set.  Once the center is set let the brownies cool for 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 9 large squares or 16 small squares.
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Notes

  1. Metal pans bake much more quickly than glass baking pans. Each oven bakes a little differently, so start checking the brownies 5 minutes before the suggested bake time so you don't over bake the brownies.
  2. If you want your brownies to be extra rich and chocolatey, I recommend adding chocolate chips or chocolate chunk pieces.
  3. Don't over mix your brownie batter- this could change the texture of these chewy and fudge-like brownies. It's OK if the brownie batter has lumps.
  4. Place parchment paper on the bottom of your baking dish for extra easy cleanup and the brownies will lift right up.
  5. Use a sharp or plastic knife to cut the brownies for a clean cut. 
  6. These brownies make the BEST BROWNIE SUNDAES. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to these and you will have a new favorite dessert- I promise. So good!!

The Best One Bowl Brownies

 

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  1. h.ana71@yahoo.com'Ana Hernandez says

    April 26, 2020 at 7:59 am

    I think point number 4 in instructions contradicts point number 3 in notes. Doesn’t it?
    So is it Ok to over mix or not?
    Thank you,
    Ana.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      April 26, 2020 at 8:40 am

      Hi there! Thank you for your comment, that was a typo. I just fixed it! Be sure to NOT overmix. Just combine the ingredients so they are all incorporated. The batter will be slightly lumpy and that is ok. Thank you and happy baking!

      Kathryn

      Reply
  2. pixi.dreadful@gmail.com'Pixi says

    October 12, 2021 at 7:30 pm

    5 stars
    My 13 year old daughter just made these, they are absolutely wonderful! This recipe deserves more reviews, I almost overlooked it because of the lack of ratings, but I’m so glad we tried it anyway! Daughter gives it 8/10 on a scale of difficult to easy, and this is now our go-to brownie recipe. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      October 13, 2021 at 8:48 am

      Thank you so much for trying my recipe and so happy to hear your daughter loved these one-bowl brownies too! I love how easy these are to make:)

      Reply
  3. bakersbeansblog@gmail.com'Wanda says

    October 13, 2021 at 8:47 am

    5 stars
    I’m going to make these today, they look so yummy! A nice surprise for the kids when they get home from school!

    Reply
  4. angela@thisdelicioushouse.com'Angela says

    October 13, 2021 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    These are sooo good! Super easy to make and they turned out so moist and flavorful. Definitely will make again!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      October 13, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      Thank you 🙂 So happy you loved it!

      Reply
  5. boulderlocavore@comcast.net'Toni says

    October 13, 2021 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    This brownie recipe is seriously ahh-mazing! We couldn’t stop with only one slice! So good!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      October 13, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks Toni! So glad you enjoyed these brownies 🙂

      Reply
  6. amandawren70@gmail.com'Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    October 13, 2021 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    These are perfect for the kids to make and when you don’t have much time but need something delicious! Perfect recipe – thanks.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      October 13, 2021 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you, Amanda!

      Reply
  7. mmedlin0411@yahoo.com'Michelle says

    October 13, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    5 stars
    I love how quickly you can whip these up! And barely any dishes!

    Reply
  8. ruthgrindeland@gmail.com'Ruth Grindeland says

    October 7, 2022 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    Hi Kathryn, I loved these brownies! They were super easy to make and I brought them into the office. They were a hit all the way around.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      October 10, 2022 at 7:01 am

      5 stars
      Hi Ruth, thank you so much!! I love that you all loved these brownies. They are truly sooo easy!

      Reply

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