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This homemade Chocolate Brownies recipe is the only recipe you'll ever need. They are fudgy, chewy, and made with simple pantry ingredients in just one bowl.
The Easy Brownie Recipe You'll Memorize
I am picky about brownies, and these are IT for me! They are everything a good brownie should be: rich, fudgy, and packed with deep chocolate flavor. We enjoy them plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with rich chocolate frosting! My kids favorite is this brownie recipe topped with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge sauce, for a brownie sundae. I love this brownie recipe to make Mint Brownies.
Don't miss my other brownie recipes, like Lemon Brownies, Zucchini Brownies, Banana Bread Brownies, Peanut Butter Brownies, Peppermint Brownies, German Chocolate Brownies, or Mississippi Mud Brownies!
How To Make Chocolate Brownies From Scratch:
Make Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and oil then stir in eggs, mixing after each one. Whisk in cocoa powder until it's well incorporated. Add salt, flour, and vanilla then stir until combined.
Bake: Pour into a 9×13 baking dish and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. I know you'll want to cut into them immediately after baking, but I think they are best after they have cooled completely.
Frost (optional): If you'd like frosting, follow the instructions below to make it and frost the tops of the brownies only after they have cooled completely. Enjoy!
Homemade Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1 cup oil*, canola, avocado or vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting (optional):
- 1/2 cup butter, , room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5-6 Tablespoons milk, (or half and half, or cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix sugar and oil in a mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg is added. Add vanilla.1 cup oil*, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- Add dry ingredients: cocoa powder, salt, flour, and stir until combined.6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Bake: Pour batter into a greased 9×13'' baking pan and spread into an even layer. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For the Frosting: Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add cocoa powder and salt and mix until well combined. Add vanilla. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, mixing well until you reach your desired frosting consistency. Spread frosting over cooled brownies.½ cup butter, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, pinch of salt, 2-3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 5-6 Tablespoons milk
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I originally shared this recipe in April 2015. Updated January 2019, March 2024 and March 2026.
I tried this recipe and at the 35 minute mark my brownies were still jiggly and the toothpick came out wet. Cooked another 10 minutes and the middle still was raw but the edges of the brownie were cooked. Baked another 10 minutes (so now 55 minutes to bake) and the toothpick finally showed a few crumbs. I didn’t know since I live above 6,000 ft if elevation has a factor into this and need to add extra flour? Help please?
Hi Allison,
I would typically add 1-2 Tbs. of flour for your elevation! I’m sorry that it didn’t turn out well!
So at the 35 minute mark my brownies were still jiggly and raw inside (liquid covered the toothpick). Because I live above 6000 ft do I need to add more flour?
I would recommend adding 1-2 more Tbs. of flour!
For the frosting you said to cream the butter. I am a baking dummy so how much sugar do I use to cream the butter? The recipe calls for powdered sugar but the steps say to add that in later so I’m a little confused…
Hi Tammy, by “cream” the butter I just mean to beat it well with your mixers, until it’s light and creamy. Sorry for the confusion! I’d love to hear how you like the brownies!
These look incredible! I’m going to have to make this recipe soon!
It looks yummy. The instruction for the brownies says to melt the sugars well?? Did you mean mix the sugars well?
Sorry that should have said “melted butter”. Thanks 🙂
Your frosting looks so fluffy I am going to have to try the recipes this weekend.
Wow, those look delicious!! I’m home sick from work tonight and it’s cold and rainy out…I feel like those brownies are just what I need to brighten this night up a bit!! 😉
wow these look incredible!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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What great recipes! I may have to try the sugar cookie bars. Those are different. I’ve not encountered such a recipe before. My kids would much prefer I try one of the chocolate recipes though! 🙂
Every single thing about these looks SO good!! I am a sucker for chocolate 😉