Description
These best-ever 5 ingredient brownies are rich, fudgy, and incredibly easy to make with just a handful of pantry staples. The batter whips up quickly and bakes into a wonderfully moist texture with a deep chocolate flavor, perfect for a quick homemade treat that doesn’t require fancy ingredients or complicated steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar (420 grams)
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup salted butter, melted (226 grams)
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder (62 grams)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (98 grams)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350° F and line a 9×9 inch metal baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Mix Sugar and Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and eggs. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat them together for 3-4 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture feels almost smooth between your fingers.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Whisk in the melted salted butter along with the vanilla extract to add richness and enhance flavor.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Fold in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt gently until you have a thick, uniform brownie batter. Optionally, stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips if desired for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 33-38 minutes until the top looks set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with thick, moist crumbs but no wet batter. Avoid overbaking to keep the fudgy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 1 hour to let them set properly. Once cooled, slice into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
- Using a metal baking dish helps brownies cook evenly and develop a nice crust underneath.
- Room temperature eggs ensure better mixing and a smoother batter.
- Do not underbake or cut brownies while warm; they will appear underdone and will be crumbly. Cooling helps them set up with a perfect fudgy texture.
- Vanilla extract is optional but highly recommended for enhanced flavor depth.
- If you want to add extra chocolate, fold in chocolate chips at the end before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy brownies, 5 ingredient brownies, fudgy brownies, quick chocolate dessert, simple brownie recipe
