Best-Ever 5-Ingredient Brownies
These easy homemade brownies are rich, fudgy, and made from just five pantry staples. With a shiny crackly top and gooey center, they’re the perfect quick dessert to satisfy any chocolate craving.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- 9x9 metal baking pan
- Parchment Paper
- Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt optional
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 metal baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk sugar and eggs for 2–3 minutes until pale and slightly thickened.
- Whisk in melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently with a spatula just until combined — do not overmix.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 33–38 minutes, or until the top is crackly and a toothpick near the edge comes out mostly clean.
- Let brownies cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.
Notes
For extra richness, add ¾ cup chopped chocolate or nuts to the batter. Always use a metal pan for even baking, and let brownies cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 310IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 1.3mg
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