These Homemade Brownies are very easy to make, and would be a great idea if you’re looking for something to bake with your kids!
- 1 Stick Butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Self Rising Flour (if you use All Purpose, add 1/4 tsp Baking Soda and 1/4 tsp Salt)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder (I use Hershey’s)
- I have a nut allergy, so I don’t include nuts, but if you prefer you can add 1/2 cup
- Pre-heat oven to 350.
- Spray 9 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt butter on stove top
- Mix melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl
- Add eggs to mixture, stirring well
- Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl (flour and cocoa powder)
- Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients bowl until well blended
- Pour into baking dish
- Bake 20 minutes
I like making this for my kids for a quick after school snack. They are quick and easy, and the small 9 inch pan makes about 9 brownies. With three boys, they can each get 3 and they’re gone in one afternoon! They are small and need the extra calories, and when they devour the pan, there is no temptation for mom and dad 🙂 Of course the kids like to top them with icing if I have some made, or sprinkles, candies, etc.
Do you follow my Desserts Board on Pinterest? It’s full of great ideas. I’m trying to diversify more into categories, such as Cookies, Brownies, Cupcakes, Pie, etc. so things are easier to find if you’re looking for an idea to try.
I’m always looking for new Brownie Recipes to try, if you have one, feel free to leave a link in the comments. I’ll pin it to my board, and the kids will be excited to try it out.
Kathy Pease says
These look so delicious and not too hard..Even I could do this 🙂
tammy ohagan says
Wonderful little brownie! Not too thick, not too thin, just right! Comes together and into the oven quickly. I added about 1 additional T. of cocoa. Just mix all ingredients with a wooden spoon in the same pan as you melted the butter, about 50 strokes, just until good and combined. Had to try 3 of the brownies as soon as they were cooled, just to be triply sure they were good.
Karen Puleski says
I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed them 🙂
Anita Jude says
This looks amazing and looks delicious
Richard Hicks says
Will have to try and make these. Look so good@!
Renee Rousseau says
The pictures made my mouth water and my chocolate cravings kick in! Luckily I have all the ingredients on hand!!!
Jodi says
Look amazing
Sandy Klocinski says
I love brownies! They are an awesome dessert. Soooo Yummy!
Christina Sparks says
I enjoy brownies and trying different types of recipes.
Lesley F says
I love brownies and these look delicious
Cynthia C says
Very easy and home made is so much better than the mixes. They make the perfect dessert for summer picnics.
Linda Manns Linneman says
I would love to try this recipe with a little peanut butter. I love peanut butter and chocolate. So good
Amy Green says
I cannot get over how chocolatey and moist your brownies look! The ingredients take me back to baking with my mom when I was little. She would always let me help with recipes calling for vanilla extract because she knew how much I loved the fragrance. This will be the perfect snack to top off with a cold glass of milk.
Linda Manns Linneman says
So good. I will never make boxed brownies again. Thank you so much for this great reipe
Maria Dalmau says
This sounds yummy! I love baking, I’m planning on trying this recipe today.
Cynthia R says
I haven’t had a brownie in a looong time but I must really want one because I had a dream last night that I was eating some.
Linda Manns Linneman says
These brownies would make a great little gift idea. Most everyone loves brownies. Thank you again for this recipe
Linda Manns Linneman says
These are great. Thank you for this awesome recipe. God Bless
Graceful Coffee says
These look divine! Thanks for sharing your AMAZINGLY YUMMY recipe =)
Linda Manns Linneman says
This would make a great dessert for company. So good with a scoop of ice cream. Thank you so much for sharing
pollylee says
Nothing better than warm brownies with vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate sauce. Always love trying new brownie recipes!
Linda Manns Linneman says
I am so hungry for brownies. Maybe today will just be the day. Thank you for sharing
Sarah L says
Good idea to make these in a small pan.
Linda Manns Linneman says
I love brownies alot. I have never made homemade. I need to give this a try. Nothing like fresh desert instead of boxed. Thank you again
HeatherK says
Homemade brownies are the best. Thanks for a new recipe to try.
Maureen says
I am always looking for good brownie recipes. Thank you. My family loves chocolate so this will be a great help.
Kim Avery says
Adding ingredients to shopping list now! Going to make a batch for today’s picnic!
Rita M says
I used to always make my brownies from scratch – sadly I have succumbed to the convenience of the boxed mixes. No longer… I will definitely give these a try! Thanks for sharing.
shelly peterson says
Oh yum! We really love brownies. I will have to try this recipe.
Jan Lee says
I can always use a new brownie recipe 🙂 The kids are always happy with anything chocolate! I usually try to add some other ingredient too, such as a nut or a dried fruit in them too 🙂
donna porter says
I will try this recipe since my family loves brownies…
Stacy says
I usually buy boxed mixes for brownies, but these look so simple I am going to try them. I love nuts so I will definitely be adding some. Maybe adding a caramel drizzle to the top too.
Linda Manns Linneman says
I love brownies. This sounds like an easy recipe. I will give this a try. Thank you
Jon Heil says
Brownies are always a tasty treat 😀
Cathy French says
I haven’t made homemade in forever. Usually use the box. This sounds amazing
Robin Creager says
This is an easy recipe! You’re a great mom to make the kids brownies for after school. I’ll have to pin this to my Pinterest board. Thank you for sharing.
Mya Murphy says
I’m on a diet so these don’t really appeal… I will pass along.
Nora-Adrienne Deret says
They look scrumptious but unfortunately we’re both doing Weight Watchers and she’s given up sugar pretty much for life. I’ll pass the recipe along to DD#2 so she can bake them for the rest of the family.
Wendy Caddy says
Num! These brownies look delicious. I’ll have to give them a try!
Richard Brandt says
I love brownies, nuts or no (no allergies here) so thanks!
Sherry Compton says
I bet the boys devour them! They look good with simple ingredients and easy to make. I like how you talk about topping them. These could easily have things added on sprinkled on.
Rosie says
How cute to think of your littles devouring your warm brownies. I bought a 9″ pan most for brownies, it is perfect like you say! This sounds delish and easy!! I want to try this new brownie recipe!
Jo-Anne Pfoh says
my son has been asking for brownies but not the kind I make lol thanks for the post
Terri S says
Love, love, love brownies!!! Thank you for sharing the recipe with us!!!