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Easy Fudgy One-Bowl Brownies from Scratch

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These easy fudgy one-bowl brownies come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients, delivering a rich, chocolatey, and moist treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional mix-ins: chocolate chunks, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting some overhang for easy lifting later.
  2. Melt the butter in a large mixing bowl using 20-second bursts in the microwave or over a double boiler until fully liquid but warm, not hot.
  3. Stir in the granulated sugar and light brown sugar to the melted butter until combined and glossy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until the batter thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
  5. Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt directly into the wet mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Fold in optional chocolate chunks or nuts if desired.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula or spoon.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes with a toothpick. A few moist crumbs sticking to the toothpick indicate perfect fudginess.
  9. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and slicing into squares.

Notes

Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies fudgy, not cakey. Check doneness early to prevent overbaking. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil but expect a slight coconut flavor.

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