Description
Delight in these Easy One Bowl Fudgy Cocoa Brownies, a simple and indulgent treat made with minimal ingredients and one mixing bowl. Featuring rich cocoa and a fudgy texture, these brownies are perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a quick homemade dessert with customizable add-ins like chocolate chips or walnuts.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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)
- 1/2 cup favorite add-ins (chopped dark chocolate, chocolate chips, or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8x8 inch square pan or a 9x5 loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper or foil, then set aside.
- Melt Butter and Mix Sugar and Cocoa: In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and microwave for 1 minute or until completely melted. Stir in the sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk vigorously for at least one minute until the sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and whisk for at least one more minute until the batter is shiny and well combined.
- Add Flour and Salt: Stir in the flour and salt just until fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to maintain fudginess.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: Fold in your choice of add-ins such as chopped dark chocolate, chocolate chips, or walnuts gently but thoroughly.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the center is slightly set. Avoid overbaking to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 small squares or 9 large squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra gooey brownies, add 1 tablespoon of oil of your choice along with the butter.
- Boost the chocolate flavor by adding 1 teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso powder.
- This recipe doubles well in a 9x13 or 9x9 pan; increase baking time by 5-7 minutes and adjust yield to 32 servings accordingly.
- You can adjust the sugar between 3/4 cup to 1 1/4 cup depending on your sweetness preference.
- Do not overbake; baking more than 20-25 minutes will make brownies cakey and dry.
- Serving size is based on 16 small brownies; for larger pieces, cut into 9 squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
