One Bowl Brownies

These One Bowl Brownies are rich, fudgy, and irresistible! You’re only 10 minutes and 8 ingredients away from the best party dessert.

You guys, these one-bowl brownies are literally the most chocolatey, gooey, thick, perfect brownies you’ll ever taste. 

Why you’ll love these brownies

1. Foolproof. Throw the ingredients into a bowl, mix, pour, and bake!
2. Chocolate-y. I’m a certified choco-holic and these totally satisfy thanks to cocoa powder AND choclate chips. 
3. Quick and Easy. 10 minutes and one-bowl is all you need.
4. Pantry Staples. I always have these ingredients on hand!
5. Crowd Pleasing. Warm, fudge-y, thick, dense, ultra-chocolate-y… I mean, what more could you want?

Ingredients

Only EIGHT ingredients for the perfect brownie!

• Granulated Sugar – sweetens the brownies to balance out the bitterness of cocoa powder.
• All-Purpose Flour – the base for the brownie batter.
• Eggs – help bind the ingredients when baked so the brownies can hold their shape.
• Salt – cuts the sweetness.
• Canola Oil – adds incredibe moisture to the brownies.
• Vanilla Extract – enhances other flavors and adds warmth.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – gives the brownies their rich, chocolate flavor. 
• Chocolate Chips – I love using semi-sweet but milk or dark chocolate chips would work as well.

How to make

10 minutes, one bowl, and you’re good to go. This recipe seriously couldn’t be any easier!

1. Mix all ingredients, except chocolate chips, in a large bowl, then spread the batter into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
2. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, bake, slice, serve and enjoy!

Should i use a glass or metal pan?

Technically, you’ll have better results using a metal pan. It conducts heat better, so you end up with brownies that are more evenly cooked which will yield in chewier brownies overall. Sometimes if you use a glass pan, the outsides cook faster than the middle, so you’ll either end up with a gooey center or you’ll end up with dry edges. 

That being said, I’ve always made these brownies in a glass pan with success, but if you’re ending up with cake-y brownies, try ditching the glass and using metal instead!

Why are my brownies cakey?

If your brownies end up too thick and cake-y, you most likely over-baked, over-measured the flour, and/or stirred too much. These brownies are really rich and dense when made correctly.

Do you have to use oil?

No, although, using oil in a brownie will yield a more moist and fudge-y brownie. If you don’t want to use oil, try swapping with equal parts melted butter. You’ll likely end up with a brownie that’s richer in flavor, but not as moist. 

For best results, I recommend using canola oil, avocado oil, or even refined coconut oil, because they’re all very mild in flavor. Some people have also used vegetable oil with success, but you may get a slight aftertaste.  

Tips

• Don’t over-measure. Spoon and level your flour instead of just scooping it with the measuring cup. This allows it to be perfectly portioned instead of packed.
• Don’t over-mix. Over-stirring can create too much air, which would yield a cake-like texture. 
• Don’t over-bake. Under-baking the brownies slightly will result in a denser, chewier, richer brownie. 

Variations

Obviously I’m OBSESSED with these brownies as they are, but if you’re looking for ways to mix it up, here are some variations to try!

• Add nuts. Add a crunchy twist by mixing in some chopped pecans or walnuts.
• Try other mix-ins. Dark chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, M&Ms, white chocolate chips, chopped cookies, and more!
• Add a swirl. Swirl in some peanut butter, jam, cookie butter, or caramel into the batter before baking.

How to store

Leftovers will last in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. I don’t recommend storing in the fridge, because they’ll dry out.

To enjoy again, thaw in the fridge, if frozen, then microwave until warm!

– Jennifer

One Bowl Brownies

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These One Bowl Brownies are rich, fudgy, and irresistible! You're only 10 minutes and 8 ingredients away from the best party dessert.

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Yield: 24 brownies

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Ingredients

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• ▢ 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour spoon and leveled
• ▢ ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 2 cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 5 large eggs
• ▢ 1 cup canola oil or vegetable oil (although some people think it has a stronger flavor)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips more or less, to taste

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Place flour, cocoa powder, salt, granulated sugar, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla into a large bowl and stir together until *just* combined.
• Spread into the prepared pan and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
• Bake for 20-40 minutes (check after 20) or until a tooth pick is inserted and comes out *almost* clean.
• Let cool completely before cutting and serving.
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STORING

Room Temp:1 Week

Refrigerator:N/A

Freezer:3 Months

Reheat:Reheat in microwave

*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

Be careful not to over bake these. A slightly underdone brownie makes for an extra fudge-y one! 30 minutes has always been the perfect amount of time for me!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

One Bowl Brownies

Amount Per Serving (1 brownie)

Calories 284 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 39mg13%

Sodium 113mg5%

Potassium 136mg4%

Carbohydrates 32g11%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 22g24%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 65IU1%

Calcium 19mg2%

Iron 1.8mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

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Course: Brownies - Dessert

Cuisine: American