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This fudgy homemade brownie recipe is so simple to make and worth every single calorie. They’re delicious and better than any box!
The Best homemade brownie Recipe!
Brownies are definitely one of our go-to desserts when we have company over.
Yes, we know they are so simple to make using a box, but once you go homemade you’ll realize that they are ten times better than any box. And believe it or not – they’re still very simple.
This extra chocolatey homemade brownie recipe is thick, chewy and fudgy and perfect for sharing! Plus, our recipe makes a pan-full that feeds at least 12 (depending on how big you slice them). And whether you like the middle piece or an edge piece, these fudgy brownies are too good to deny.
Serve them on their own or with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and for even extra goodness top it off with our Homemade Chocolate Syrup and Caramel Sauce.
You can also use theese brownies to make Brownies and Cream Fruit Trifle and Brownie Puppy Chow Mix. Fun Right?
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Packed with chocolate flavor. This recipe is rich, fudgy, and everything else you want in a brownie.
- Better than boxed. Once you get a bite of these chewy brownies, you’ll never want to use a box mix again!
- Always the right time. We love making brownies from scratch for all occasions! Birthdays, family get-togethers, school functions, or just an easy after-school snack.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
COOL TIME: 10 minutes
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 eggs at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour – see How to Measure Flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – Be sure to use unsweetened baking cocoa powder. I used natural baking cocoa, but Dutch-processed cocoa powder will also work.
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips milk or semisweet, divided
- optional toppings – sprinkles, toffee bits, crushed Oreos, crushed candies, chopped nuts, different flavors of chocolate chips, nuts, candy pieces, or mint chocolates
How to Make Homemade Brownies
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×11-inch baking dish, line it with parchment paper, and set aside. If using a metal baking pan, brownies will bake more quickly, so begin checking for doneness at around 20 minutes.
- BATTER. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons oil, 1¼ cups sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar and whisk well.
- Add 4 eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla and mix for another 2 minutes.
- In another bowl, sift 1 cup flour, 1 cup cocoa, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon baking powder.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips.
- BAKE. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out until even. Top with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips and any other desired toppings and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the middle no longer jiggles.
- Let sit in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove from the pan and let cool completely before cutting.
You’ll see why this homemade brownie recipe is truly the best!
Best Way to Cut Brownies
Let the brownies cool a bit, but not all the way and use a plastic knife. It will cut through the brownies like butter. Works like a charm!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips, milk or semisweet, divided
Toppings
- sprinkles, toffee bits, crushed Oreos, crushed candies, chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×11-inch baking dish, line it with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, oil, and both sugars and whisk well.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix for another 2 minutes.
- In another bowl, sift flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out until even. Top with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips and any other desired toppings and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the middle no longer jiggles.
- Let sit in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove from the pan and let cool completely before cutting.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store. Cool, cover the pan, or place brownies in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or 5-7 days in the fridge.
To freeze, wrap them with plastic wrap, place them in a freezer bag, and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Oh my gosh!! I’ve been searching for the best brownie recipe for a long time, and I think this is it!! So fudgy and flaky! I don’t have a 9×11 baking dish, so I used a 9×13 and baked for 28 minutes. They came out perfect–thick and chocolately.
Definitely my go to brownie. Quick and easy. Added a tsp of coffee as well
This was a great recipe!! I will be most definitely adding this to my cooking book!
These are my home’s favorite brownies! They come out delicious every time. Do you think there is a way I could turn them into brownie bites in a mini muffin tin? What do you think the bake time would be for that?
Amazing amazing amazing is all I can say. I’m a 14 year old baker wanting to make a brownie recipe that my family can all enjoy. The brownies turned out awesome and was the most beautiful batch I’ve ever made!!!!!!! I’m definitely going to try more recipes from this website. And to Kristyn thank you from the bottom of my heart I hope others are enjoy your amazing recipes. Have a blessed day everyone!!!!
Love these brownies!
My go-to brownie recipe! Delicious and foolproof. Always a crowd pleaser.
So glad to hear that!!
These brownies are so delicious! And so simple. Can’t wait to make these again!
These were incredibly delicious! So fudgy and soft and chewy, yum!
Woah… totally in love with these! They were chocolatey perfection and my kids loved them.
Baking these today for thanksgiving tomorrow, it’s my most requested recipe because they’re SO good!! When my son asked for me to make them, I told him it’s not a “thanksgivingy” dessert, he said I don’t care, they’re delicious, so brownies it is!!
They tasted grainy and I couldn’t tell if they were raw or cooked….also it didn’t match up to what brownies normall would taste like. I decided to give it a shot because it was the top rated, but I was disappointed:(
These were so good! I made them for a family function, and they told me I should sell them….LOL – 10/10
LOL!! I love to hear that!! They are my favorite brownie recipe for sure!
Easy recipe to follow. My brownies came out flat on the surface , didn’t have the delicious crevices seen in picture. The butter was cool, eggs were room temp, any suggestions as to what I may have done wrong?
So Tte key to a shiny crackly crust is the sugar. So just making sure you have the right amount of sugar will help. Also, making sure the baking powder is fresh so it will have a little rise. And when mixing everything together, I’d suggest mixing until just combined. You don’t want to over mix either. Hopefully some of those tips will help for next time! 🙂
It did take me about 40 minutes to get a clean toothpick, but you do elude in the instructions that glass bakeware takes longer, which is what I used
Made these tonight, amazing! Should I refrigerate the leftovers, or just keep them on the counter in an airtight container?
I find these take 37 minutes to cook – and I’ve calibrated my oven. Anyone else have this issue?
I noticed the same, took me about 40 to get a clean toothpick, still turned out great!
We give a range of time for baking since it might be different for every oven. If 37 minutes is the time that yields the right brownie texture, that works! 🙂
Officially my go to brownie recipe! Kiddos loved them, requested them for youth group a few days later! Thank you for sharing!
If I use salted butter, should I omit the salt?
Yes, you can omit or reduce the salt.
The very best brownie recipe I’ve found! Sooo good!!
I used peanut butter chips in batter
& Sprinkled Ghirardelli chocolate chips
On top
That sounds delicious!!
One word Amazing !!
Your recipe calls for a 9×11 pan. Did you mean 7×11 or 9×13? I have never heard of a 9×11 pan.
You could do it in either pan! 9×13 would work great!
Made it for the 1st time. We have guests over. These brownies are AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you are loving the brownies!!
Made these yesterday they came out amazing! Will definitely be keeping this recipe for future use. So moist and yummy! I used semi sweet chocolate chunks instead of chips bc it’s what I had at home, I’ll continue to use them I prefer over the chocolate chips.
I bet the chocolate chunks were delicious in the brownies! Thanks for giving the recipe a try!
These are the best brownies bar none. My homemade brownies always left something to be desired. They were always too something. Too dry, too moist, too heavy, too lite or they fell apart. These are perfect. I had about a third of a bag of mini marshmallows and put those on top of one ( I made two). Yummy!
Ooh the marshmallows on top sound delicious! I’m so glad you love the brownie recipe!
Superb.
Yay!! Glad you think that!! Thank you so much!
I love the ooey gooey chocolate of these brownies.
best brownies ever! made 2 batches, one for the house and one for a bake sale. My family loved them and they all sold at the sale! 10/10 recommend!
Amazing brownies – melt in your mouth delicious!
These taste delicious! So I only had a 1/4c sugar so didn’t put nearly the amount of sugar in as the recipe called for but they tasted as sweet as regular brownies. I wonder if I added too much flour or shouldn’t have sifted it? They are very cake like and not fudgy. We’re still enjoying them, though! We added walnuts to half for the adults.
These homemade brownies are the best!
Thank you!! So glad you love them!
One of my kid’s favorites! They love the chocolate chips added in. I never tried adding the chocolate chips in brownies till I tried this recipe and now it’s my go to recipe!
Yummy!
These are amazing
5 stars
I love these brownies. When I want a little change, I add peanut butter chips! Yum!
I sure do love all this chocolate! Great treat for Santa too!🎅😋
These are the best brownies. Everytime I make a batch they are gone.
This looks like a great and easy alternative to a box mix!
Nothing better than brownies and these are the best! Love them so much!
It’s really good! I love it!
Absolutely amazing!!!! Thankyou!
These were really good! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!!
These are the best homemade brownies EVER. I won’t use a box brownie again. The recipe was very simple to follow. I baked my brownies for23 minutes and they were fudgy like. Thanks for sharing !!!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad that you loved the brownies!!
Best brownies ever.
I’m so glad you love them!!
Amazing these are now my favorite brownies
Yay! So happy to hear that you enjoyed them!
Ehhh really not that good
They are delicious and easy to make.
Thank you! Glad to enjoyed the brownies!
Just made these and they are WOW! I had to bake them for an hour instead of 30 minutes. I’m not sure why. But they are amazing. Also sprinkled some course salt on top before baking and it just elevated all the flavors.
Thanks for sharing what you did. I bet the salt on top was a yummy addition. So glad you enjoyed the brownies!
These were delicious and a party pleaser (they disappeared fast!). I think I may have cooked them too long? They weren’t burnt but they were a bit cake like. I also made these with my toddler so the eggs weren’t room temperature (he broke like a million eggs lol). I would definitely make these again. Clear, straight-forward recipe.
So glad to hear you enjoyed the brownies! You may have to play around with the baking time a little if you felt they were baked too long. Every oven is a little different/temperature can affect baking too. But glad you enjoyed the recipe!
OMG….ABSOLUTELY the Best Homeade Brownies!! Guy’s..make this recipe, you will NOT be disappointed. I literally had to tell my son to STOP eating them all. Lol. My Family said to keep these Brownies in stock at all times 😄
Haha!! I love it! Thanks for the feedback. I’m so glad the brownies are a family favorite now!
I made this many tomes my favourite recipe family loved it too its perfect
These are by far the best homemade brownies I’ve ever made/had!! It’s the most often requested treat I make to take to work parties!!
Thank you!! That makes me so happy to hear!
This is my go-to brownie recipe. I get requests for this recipe every single time I take it to someone, an event, etc. My oven requires 35-37 minutes, though.
Oh I’m so happy to hear that!! Thanks for sharing. And yes, every oven is slightly different. I’m glad that you found the perfect baking time for yours.
These actually are the best brownies I’ve ever made or eaten. And I’ve made a LOT of brownie recipes. I’m so excited, these came out perfectly. I’ve had cake-y brownies, brownies that were grainy because the sugars didn’t dissolve, raw in the middle, burned on the edges brownies, and just generally unimpressive from-a-box brownies. (Though, IMO, those don’t even count as real brownies.) thank you! These are delicious and everything I’ve ever wanted in a brownie. I’m about to try the recipe again with GF flour and I’m sure they’ll come out just as wonderful!
Oh thank you so much for your kind words. We love this recipe too, but especially are excited to hear it’s a favorite after all the recipes you have tried! Thanks for sharing. 🙂 Hope the GF ones turn out too!
SO GOOD! Fudgy, chocolatey goodness! My entire family loves them and I get asked for the recipe from others every time I share them!
Oh that makes me so happy to hear! I’m glad you love the brownie recipe!
I have tried so many brownie recipes and this one is the best! It’s my go-to brownie recipe now.
I’m so happy you like it as much as we do! Thanks for trying it!
Great tasting brownie, however took an extra 20 minutes to cook. Total cooking time was 45 minutes.
Thanks for sharing the cooking time adjustment. I appreciate it!
Was looking for a really quick and easy dessert to throw together for a potluck. This is by far the best brownie recipe I’ve ever made. My boyfriend said he refuses to eat any other brownies. Thank you so much for the amazing recipe!
You are so welcome! It’s definitely been my go-to brownie recipe for quite a while now. I’m so glad your boyfriend likes them so much! 🙂
Thank you for this delicious recipe Kristyn!!!🌞 I love that the recipe calls for chocolate chips in addition to the cocoa. I followed the exact recipe, but added a cup of chopped walnuts, & used a
9 X 9 pan. I believe I had to bake them a little longer. I just kept an eye on them. They came out crispy on the top & very moist in the inside; yummy!!!
They also freeze well. I cut them in individual pieces, wrapped each individual piece in wax paper, & put as many pieces that would fit in each freezer bag. When I took each piece out of the freezer they tasted just as fresh & yummy
I’m looking forward to making them again!!!
Thank you again, & all the best to you & your family😇
Thank you so much for sharing your process in making these brownies. The addition of walnuts sounds delicious! I’m so glad they freezed well too! Thanks so much for sharing! You are so sweet! 🙂
i’m making these tonight
Sounds great! Let me know how they turn out!
Just made these “delicious” I add melted chocolate to mine yummy. Thanks for sharing
Melted chocolate sounds like a great addition! Thanks for sharing what you do!
These were amazing!!! I will cook a little longer next time, I just did 25 mins.
Glad they turned out well! Thanks for sharing!
Would this work using self rising flour and omitting the baking powder and salt?
I personally have not tried, so I couldn’t say for sure, but I don’t see why not 🙂
So the recipe shows only brown sugar , but the video shows white sugar and brown sugar , which is correct ?
The recipe card has both white & brown sugar listed 🙂
The best brownies I’ve ever had.
Yay!! So happy you think so 🙂 Thank you!
Hi. If I use a glass pan do I need to change the temperature or baking time? Thank you 🙂
Usually baking temps are different when using glass pans. Glass usually takes a little longer. I would just start checking them at the 25 min mark, then you can add a min at a time, until done.
Amazing! Whole family asks for them constantly
That’s what I love to hear!! Thank you!
I just finished making these for my grandson, who, by the way, is the King of All Things Chocolate 😁, and he says it’s the best brownie he ever had (he’s 12). And I agree! Soft, chewy, smooth and delish!! My new go-to brownie recipe for sure! Thank you❤
Please tell him, thank you! So glad he liked them!
These brownies were amazing. I baked these a week ago, a few days into my baking journey and consider myself a beginner. These easy, delicious brownies were a hit in my house. Will definitely be baking again!
Oh, I am so glad!! I am glad you tried them & liked them! Thank you!
I’ve begun making these almost twice a week. They are to die for! If I ever need to take a dessert to any sort of party/gathering, these are what I’m taking!
Awe, I am so glad you like them! Thank you for saying that 🙂
I tried this recipe, 3 times on the same day.
Don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
It came out salty each time.
I did not use salt instead of sugar.
That’s impossible.
I followed the recipe exactly.
Please advise.
If the brownies are too salty for your liking, you can omit or reduce the amount of salt. Make sure to use unsalted butter and if 3/4 tsp is a bit much, you could use 1/2 tsp or 1/4 tsp. It might take a little playing around/tweaking to find out the amount that you prefer. Hopefully that helps!
These are my go to brownies now, I haven’t made another recipe since I found these! Everyone loves them & wants the recipe!
That makes me so happy! Thank you!
Yum! Would this work if I cut down the sugar some? If so should I adjust the butter as well?
I am sure it would, though I have not tried. So, I wouldn’t know if you need to adjust any other ingredients, unless I tried it out.
OMG! These brownies were amazing! Even my picky family loved it!
Woohoo!! Happy to hear that! Thank you!
Turned out perfect 👌
Me and my friends loved them,
Essential for a picnic!
Yay!! Glad you all did! Thank you for trying them!
So good and easy recipe to follow! Will definitely make again
Happy to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know!
I made these brownies today, exactly the way the recipe is written. I used milk chocolate chips. My pan was a 9 x 13 Pyrex. I baked them for 30 minutes at 350°. They came out absolutely Perfect. Thanks for the amazing recipe!
That sounds perfect!! Thanks for sharing that!
Oh my, these are so fudgy & delicious!! I like how thick & soft they are, too!
Double CHOCOLATY Goodness! These are so rich and moist! my favorite go-to brownie recipe! Making some this weekend.
Yummy brownies substituted 1and 1/4cup of sugar with CHOCOLATe chips moist and yummy
Thank you for sharing what you did!
I only had tWo eggs so i looked online and it said to substituTe 1 egg for 1/4 cup of Applesauce. Has anyone Else tried this ? Im nervous on how these will come out
I wish I could say I have. Did you try it?
My sister recommended this recipe and it was delicious! There was not a morsel left.
Woohoo!! There never is! Tell her thank you for the recommendation & thank you!
It is 1 cup and 1/4 of sugar? Or 11/4 cups?
It is 1 1/4 cups sugar. One cup plus one fourth cup 🙂
These brownies came out perfect! Moist and DELICIOUS, however I did mine in a glass 9×13 dish and the took a total of 40 minutes to cook completely.
Yay! Glad you liked them!! Thanks for sharing that!
these brownies are so good! I made them exactly as the recipe directed, except for using only brown sugar since that was all I had on hand. I also marbled some peanut butter through the batter before putting it in the oven. It came out delicious! I have never made brownies from scratch before, so I’m really happy they turned out so good. They have a different consistency from store bought brownie mixes. They are less chewy and are more like a flourless chocolate cake to me, which I love. These aren’t Going to last long in my house and I will definitely make them again! Thank you for a great recipe!
Adding peanut butter is a great idea!! I will have to try! I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for letting me know what you did & thought!
brilliant recipe! super easy to follow and the brownies turned out amazing. definitely the best brownie recipe, they are so chocolate-y and the perfect consistency. 10/10
Thanks for the rating! I am so glad you think so 🙂 Thank you so much!
Followed instructions to a T, did the jiggle test and toothpick test and they came out mostly raw and have more of a cake-like texture. Really sad cause it used up almost all my cocOa powder.
I am so sorry. It sounds like it needed more time baking. Thank you for trying it 🙂
What other size pan could be used instead of a 9 x 11? Kind of an odd size. Thanks!
You could use a 9×13 🙂
Nothing better than a warm brownie coming out of the oven. Brownies are the best and usually are the gO to dessert in our home.
I tried homemade brownies a couple months ago and they came out grainy and didn’t have the nice crinkle top. These look like a way better recipe.
These brownies were so good. I loved the chocolate chips. Using parchment paper was a game changer. Thanks for all your tips.
Brownies are my weakness! these are the perfect thickness & I love the chocolate chips inside. The are so chocolate-y!
Great recipe, I MADE THEM LAST WEEKEND AND MY KIDS ARE alredy asking for more!
I am sorry. Depending on what kind of pan & your oven, you may need to add more time.
Did you add the oil with those? I am sorry it didn’t turn out! I wish I knew what happened. I appreciate you trying it!