Easy Homemade Brownies

These homemade brownies are going to be your go-to recipe when you need an easy sweet recipe. They are rich, chewy and epic. With the crispy edges, fudgy middle there’s no part of this brownie recipe you won’t love!

These gooey and fudgy homemade brownies are a fabulous recipe to make with your kiddos! With the most chewy texture and chocolatey flavor, they are irresistibly delicious. Box mix may be easy, but you’ll never get brownies that are THIS good from a box. But don’t be intimidated! This recipe is really so simple that your kids could probably make it by themselves. It’s just as easy as a box of mix, but way more tasty.

I love to make this chewy fudge brownie recipe and pack brownies in school lunches. I know that it will put a smile on my kid’s faces and that they’ll enjoy every bite of this tasty treat. They’re great to use as a base for Valentine’s brownie pops or Christmas brownie pops too. A perfect fudgy brownie is the answer to every occasion that needs a dessert!

Why You’ll Love Homemade Brownies

• Prep the homemade brownie in just 15 minutes, then let them bake to perfection. The only hard part is being patient enough to wait for them to cool before digging in! This is the best brownie recipe ever!!
• Making brownies from scratch ensures that there are only good ingredients in the mix. Store-bought mixes can often have random preservatives and additives that effect flavor and texture.
• One batch of this recipe makes 20 brownies. Perfect to bring to a party or serve lots of guests!

Ingredients for Easy Homemade Brownies

• All purpose flour – Use all purpose flour as the main ingredient for these super easy homemade brownies.
• Light brown sugar – Most recipes don’t use brown sugar s, but man does it make a difference! Make them so most rich and sweet using both brown sugar and white sugar.
• Granulated sugar – Use granulated white sugar along with the brown sugar for the perfect balance of sweetness.
• Melted unsalted butter – I recommend using unsalted butter so that you can control the salt content. However, if you only have salted butter that will work just fine.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder – Make these perfectly chocolatey with unsweetened cocoa powder.
• Eggs – Allow the eggs to come to room temperature before mixing them into the batter. They’ll mix more easily than cold eggs!
• Vanilla extract – Add a splash of vanilla extract to your batter to balance the chocolate flavor.
• Chocolate chips – This chewy fudge brownie recipe is made extra fudgey by adding chocolate chips to the batter. You can either use semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips depending on your preference.
• Baking powder – You’ll need a rising agent to keep these brownies from becoming too dense.
• Salt – A little pinch of salt helps to balance the sweetness of this dessert just perfectly!

Helpful Tools

• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 9×13 baking dish
• Silicone spatula or wooden spoon

How to Make Homemade Brownies Recipe

Preheat your oven 350 degrees Fahrenheit and then lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set prepared pan to the side.

Then combine the melted butter and both sugar in the bowl of stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat for another 2 minutes.

Time for the dry ingredients! Add salt and baking powder to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Then mix in the cocoa powder and flour until well incorporated.

Using a spoon or silicone spatula, fold the chocolate chips into the brownie batter.

Once everything is mixed together, pour the homemade brownies into the previously prepared baking dish and smooth out evenly.

Bake the brownies for 25-30 minutes until the middle is set. Then let the baking pan sit for about 10-15 minutes before cutting the brownies into squares.

Serve and enjoy!

How Do I Know When the Brownies are Done?

To check if brownies are done, insert a toothpick into the center a few minutes before the recipe’s suggested baking time ends. For fudgy brownies, look for a toothpick with moist crumbs, indicating they’re just right; it shouldn’t come out clean but shouldn’t have wet batter either.

Cakey brownie lovers should aim for a mostly clean toothpick with a few dry crumbs. Remember, fudgy brownies set further as they cool, so a bit of moistness on the toothpick is ideal. After testing, let the brownies cool in the pan to help them set properly before cutting. This method ensures your brownies are baked perfectly to your preferred texture.

How to Store Leftover Brownies

For best results, transfer brownies to an airtight container. If you have to stack them, make sure there is parchment paper between the layers so that they don’t stick together. Store at room temperature for 4-5 days.

You can also freeze leftover brownies if you want! Wrap them individually in plastic wrap or foil and place into a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Are brownies better with butter or oil?

It’s really personal preference, but butter and oil do effect the flavor and texture of brownies. For this recipe, it is best to use butter. It helps keep them really moist and contributes to their chewy and chocolatey texture.

Is light or dark brown sugar better for brownies?

The only difference between light and dark brown sugar is the flavor. Dark brown sugar has a much more rich and deep flavor than light brown sugar. However, both are perfectly fine to use in this recipe!

Pro Tips for the Best Homemade Brownies

• To make this a gluten-free treat, swap the all purpose flour for a gluten free all purpose flour. They’ll be just as tasty and safe for those with gluten allergies!
• Don’t over-mix the batter. Once the ingredients are all incorporated together, the batter is ready to go. An over-mixed brownie batter can effect the texture of the final product.
• If you’re using a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment! And when you mix the batter together, be sure to stop periodically and scrape the sides of the bowl so that all the ingredients get incorporated together.
• Add some chopped walnuts or pecans to the brownies for a delicious addition.

These really are the best brownies! Serve this easy brownie recipe with fresh ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra sugary goodness.

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• Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes are completely adorable and perfect for parties. Kids will love this themed sweet treat.
• Make these Flower Pretzels during the spring for a fun treat that won’t take long to make.
• This Rainbow Layer Cake is bakery-quality and so much fun. Perfect for birthdays and St. Patrick’s Day!