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Quick, Best ever, and easy homemade brownies that come together in just one bowl and in just a few minutes. Rich, fudgy, gooey, decadent Brownies with a beautiful crackle top and chocolate chips are absolutely delicious and totally enticing. So much better than the box mix and so very easy too that you will never reach for a box mix ever.

This is the best brownie recipe you will ever need, you got to bake it to know it. I love anything chocolatey, chocolate is kind of my weakness. So when I make any dessert with chocolate it needs to be just perfect so that I can enjoy it and savor the beautiful chocolate flavor. These easy homemade brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with chocolate that when you have a bite the flavor stays on your tongue for a while.

What I love about these easy homemade brownies is that you need just one bowl and some easily available ingredients in your pantry. I guarantee you that once you make the brownies from the scratch you will never reach for a box mix. These easy homemade brownies are ready to bake in just under 5 minutes and the best part is even the kids can make them and be proud of their accomplishments.

Why I think these Easy Homemade Brownies are just perfect!

• They are so EASY to make.
• You do not need fancy equipments
• They are so very RICH and FUDGY and of course GOOEY
• They are filled with CHOCOLATE CHIPS and Ah! so CHOCOLATEY
• They look BEAUTIFUL and ENTICING
• They have a glossy CRACKLE on the top

I know by now you would be drooling over the yummy and totally irresistible brownies, so without further ado let get down to the easy homemade brownies making process.

Ingredients for Easy Homemade Brownies

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - I always recommend using high-quality ingredients for any recipe for best results. In this recipe, I always like using high-quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder or dark cocoa. Dutch-processed cocoa powder is darker, less acidic, and result in fudgier baked goods making it the perfect cocoa for these fudgy easy homemade brownies. I use either 100% dark cocoa from Ghirardelli or Hershey's Dutch-processed dark cocoa as they are readily available in my area however you can use any other high-quality brand in your area. Remember this is what gives the color, flavor, and texture to the brownie.

Oil - I used canola oil in the easy homemade brownies recipe, however, you can use any non-flavored oil in this brownie.

Eggs - 2 large eggs at room temperature. Eggs are the most important ingredient in this recipe for the structure of the brownie. Since this brownie does not have any Baking powder or baking soda there are no leavening or puffing agents. So eggs are the only ones that will help the brownie to puff up a bit in the oven.

Water - A little water helps in making the brownie moist and gooey.

Chocolate Chips - I used semi-sweet chocolate chips for the brownie as that is how everyone likes it at my place. However, if you are looking for something to cut through the sweetness you can use dark chocolate chips instead.

Vanilla extract - Vanilla extract helps to boost the flavors of the easy homemade brownies.

Granulated Sugar - Granulated sugar is required for that beautiful crisp candy-like crust and that soft interior in a brownie. Do not replace granulated sugar with any other sugar.

Powdered Sugar - Powdered sugar has cornstarch in it which helps to thicken the batter and works as a binding agent for the brownie.

Salt - Salt always helps enhance the sweetness of any brownies or cakes. So a little salt is needed in this brownie recipe.

All-Purpose Flour - Sifted All-purpose flour.

How to make Easy Homemade Brownies

Pre-heat the oven at 325F.

Grease an 8x8 square pan with oil and line it with parchment paper. Remember to line the sides of the pan with parchment paper too.

In a bowl sift all the dry ingredients i.e All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, salt, and cocoa together to remove all the lumps and also mix them up.

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Then take a large mixing bowl and add eggs, oil, water, and vanilla extract and whisk it all together.

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Add the dry sifted ingredients and chocolate chips to the wet mixture and mix it all together till well combined.

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Pour the batter into the pan prepared earlier. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly. Remember the batter will be thick so be careful not to move the parchment paper while spreading the batter. Sprinkle a handful of or ¼th cup of chocolate chips on top for a beautiful look.

Bake the easy homemade brownie for 40-45 minutes or until the toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs. Do not over bake the brownie as that will lead to a hard and dry brownie. It is always good to get it out a minute before then to leave it in a minute extra.

Get the pan out of the oven and let it cool down to room temperature before you get it out of the pan.

Slice the brownies only once it is completely cooled otherwise it will stick to the knife and lead to uneven pieces.

Serve them fresh or store them in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. You can refrigerate them for 7 to 8 days. Since we are making them with oil you can even freeze them and they thaw easily when you want to serve.

If you like making chocolate desserts like me then do check out these recipes too

Cadbury Chocolate Panna Cotta

Eggless Chocolate Cake

Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake

Easy 101 on Chocolate Ganache

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is oil used instead of butter in the brownie recipe?

Oil is neutral, thus it allows the chocolate to shine. Also, oil makes the batter liquid and this makes the final baked brownie rich and indulgent. Another reason to avoid the use of butter in the easy homemade brownies recipe is that the butter makes the brownie light and fluffs it more. What we need is a dense, fudgy, gooey brownie which is only possible with the use of oil.

Can you substitute water with milk in the brownie?

Yes, you can replace water with milk in the brownie recipe. This will infract enhance the flavors and also add more moisture to the brownie.

Why do we add confectioner's sugar to the brownie batter?

Confectioners sugar or commonly called powdered sugar contains cornstarch which helps to thicken the batter.

Can I use regular cocoa powder instead of dutch-processed cocoa powder in the Easy Homemade Brownies?

Since this recipe doesn't call for baking powder or baking soda, you can use regular cocoa powder instead of dark dutch-processed cocoa powder. This will yield lighter-colored brownies with less intense chocolate flavors.

What is the best way to serve the brownies?

You can eat the brownie just as it is or have it with a glass of cold milk. I love to have my brownie warmed up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with a little chocolate or caramel sauce. These fresh easy homemade brownies are irresistible when served in this fashion.

How long do these brownies last and how to store them?

These easy homemade brownies will last up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator. Of course, you can always freeze them for up to a month. But believe me, they are so irresistible and decadent that they won't last for long if you know what I mean.

Pro tips for making this recipe

• Make sure you line the pan with parchment paper on the bottom as well as sides. This is very important, I have made the blunder of not putting parchment paper on the sides and then removing the brownie from the pan was a nightmare.
• Always sift the dry ingredients for lumps.
• Measure all the ingredients before you start making the easy homemade brownies.
• You could add a teaspoon of instant coffee for added flavor.
• Do not over bake the brownie. The screwer is not supposed to come out clean. It should have some crumbs or stickiness on it at the time you take the pan out of the oven.
• Let it cool off completely before cutting it into pieces.