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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
The Easy Brownie Recipe You'll MemorizeI 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.
Loved this recipe! Tried a lot of recipes and kept getting really bitter brownies, but this one was awesome! Only problem I had with it was that it was too sweet and not enough cocoa flavor, but that just might be my personal preference. Next time I make this, I would probably decrease the sugar and increase the cocoa powder. I added some chocolate chips to the batter and it came out so yummy!! Thank you!
Is it possible to substitute oil with butter???how much will be the quantity?? How long we can store it in fridge??
Yes, you can–butter will make them more cake-like in texture. I often do 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup oil.
Do you use a non stick pan or regular metal pan? If so do you use a lower temp for non stick?
Once again, a delicious recipe from you! I halved it (as didn’t have enough sugar), used a circular tin, and had to substitute almond extract for vanilla since the stores are out here. Very good!! These are dangerous; I just want to eat the whole lot!! Thanks for the super easy and tasty recipe!
I’ve been looking for a sweeter brownie recipe for years. One that I could make from scratch and not have to buy with other weird ingredients in it. I’m not a huge chocolate lover (milk chocolate is as chocolate as I tend to go), but these brownies are the best. Even for the barely chocolate tolerant. I did a dance of happiness when I made them and tasted them. So good!
I am a terrible brownie maker! I have tried all the boxed mixes and several scratch recipes and have failed them all. I decided to try one more time with this recipe and they were delicious!! I share even say they were perfect!!!
My favorite brownie recipe.
Delicious. I will probably not buy boxed brownie mixes anymore, as this is so easy and delicious! Printed the recipe today
I’m happy to hear it! Thanks Lizzie!
I made these on a whim last night to enjoy with some ice cream. I couldn’t believe how easy they were and they came out perfect!
We love to serve these in brownie sundaes! YUM! I’m so glad you liked them.
This is the best brownie recipe I’ve ever made! Next I want to try the mint brownies. You have a great talent of cooking and super glad you are sharing it! Thanks!
I’ve tried so many homemade brownie recipes and this one is my favorite! We made them without frosting and served with ice cream. YUM!