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Easy Homemade Brownies – Simple, Delicious, No Mix Needed!

Rich, fudgy homemade brownies made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients and no boxed mix.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until glossy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
  6. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
  7. Bake 22–28 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
  8. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake and allow to set while cooling.