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 seriously epic. With the crispy edges, and fudgy middle there’s no part of this brownie recipe you won’t love!

This gooey and fudgy homemade brownies recipe is a fabulous treat to make with your kiddos! With the most chewy texture and chocolatey flavor, these brownies from scratch are irresistible. Box mix may be easy, but you’ll never get brownies that are THIS good from a box. 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 fudgier.

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

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Prep homemade brownies 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!
• 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 affect flavor and texture.
• One batch of this recipe makes 20 bakery-quality brownies. Perfect to bring to a party or serve lots of guests.

Ingredients For Homemade Brownies

• All purpose flour – Use all purpose flour as the main ingredient for these super easy 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!
• Light brown sugar – Most recipes don’t use brown sugar, but it really makes a difference. The brownies will be so moist, rich and sweet. If all you have is dark brown sugar at home, that will work fine! It just has a deeper flavor.
• Granulated sugar – Use granulated white sugar along with the brown sugar for the perfect balance of sweetness.
• Unsalted butter – I recommend melting 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. If you’re feeling adventurous, use any other flavored baking chips you have on hand like butterscotch and white chocolate.
• 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.

Are Brownies Better With Butter Or Oil?

It’s really personal preference, but whether you use butter or oil will affect the flavor and texture of brownies. For this recipe, it is best to use butter. It helps keep the brownies really moist and contributes to the chewy and chocolatey texture that everyone loves.

How To Make Homemade Brownies

Combine melted butter and both sugars 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.

Add salt and baking powder to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Mix in the cocoa powder and flour until just combined.

Fold the chocolate chips into the brownie batter.

Pour the homemade brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the middle is set. Let the baking pan sit for about 10-15 minutes and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting the brownies into squares.

Serve and enjoy!

Pro Tips

• 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 affect the texture of the final product.
• If you’re using a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment. When you mix the batter together, be sure to stop periodically and scrape the sides of the bowl so that all the ingredients are well incorporated together.
• Add some chopped walnuts or pecans to the brownies for added texture and flavor.
• 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 doneness, 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.

These really are the best brownies! Serve this easy brownie recipe with fresh ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent treat.

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.

Freezer: Wrap them individually in plastic wrap or foil and place into a freezer bag. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 15-30 minutes before serving.

More Great Dessert Recipes

• No Bake Oatmeal Cookies are a classic recipe that don’t require the oven at all making this a great treat for the kids to help with. So yummy and easy to make.
• Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes are completely adorable and perfect for parties. Kids will love this themed sweet treat and you will love how mess free they are to eat!
• Make these 3-ingredient Flower Pretzels during the spring for a fun treat that doesn’t take long to make. This recipe is also a great way for younger kids to practice fine motor skills.
• This Rainbow Layer Cake is bakery-quality and so much fun. Perfect for birthdays and St. Patrick’s Day or anytime!