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One Bowl Brownies

One Bowl Brownies

The Ultimate One Bowl Brownie Recipe – Everything Goes Into ONE Bowl! These rich, dense, melt-in-your-mouth brownies come out with that gorgeous crackly top every single time. Once you try this from-scratch recipe, store-bought brownie mixes will collect dust on the shelf!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 24 Brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Dutch-processed or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ¼ cups chopped chocolate divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  • Add the butter and chocolate chunks to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, stopping halfway to stir. Alternatively, melt them together in a double boiler over gently simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  • Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is glossy. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, whisking until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, espresso powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined — do not overmix. Fold in any extra chocolate chunks.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Bake for 33–35 minutes, or until the center looks just set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

 
  • Don't overbake — pull the pan when the center looks slightly underdone. It firms up perfectly as it cools.
  • Room temperature eggs help the batter come together smoothly and prevent the melted butter from seizing.
  • Chill before slicing — for ultra-clean cuts, refrigerate the cooled brownies for 1 hour before slicing.
  • Use a metal pan for more even heat distribution and better edges.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Add a slice of bread to the container to maintain moisture.
  • Freezer-Friendly: Wrap individual squares in plastic wrap and freeze in a zip-lock bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
 

Nutrition Facts

 
  • Calories: 398
  • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Total Sugars: 34g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Total Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 77mg
  • Vitamin C: 0mg
  • Sodium: 102mg
  • Calcium: 31mg
  • Iron: 3mg
  • Potassium: 153mg