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We have experimented with many variations of Homemade Brownie Recipes, and the family has declared this THE BEST HOMEMADE BROWNIE RECIPE!

They are perfectly fudgy, moist inside, and full of chocolate flavor.

They are easy to make, everything mixed in one bowl! 

The recipe below does NOT include nuts, due to an allergy, but you can certainly add some in, and the pictures include a version with nuts!

To add nuts, finely chop about 1/2 cup of the mix-in of your choice (pecans, almonds, walnuts, mint chips, peanut butter chips, caramel chips, and even extra chocolate chips for an extra boost of chocolate flavor). 

Homemade Brownies

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BROWNIES:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray pan with nonstick baking cooking spray
  • Get out a medium sized mixing bowl, and a rubber spatula.
  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Fold in the wet ingredients right into the dry ingredients.
  • You CAN using a mixing stand or hand mixer if desired, just keep it on low.
  • Stir until just combined, then pour the batter into a pan and bake.

Once you remove the brownies from the oven, let them cool slightly. They are best served warm and gooey! Feel free to top with some vanilla ice cream!

Homemade Brownies

TIPS FOR HOMEMADE BROWNIES:

  • Do NOT over bake: Brownies baked too long will end up dry and crumbly. Start checking the brownies 5-10 minutes before the recipe says that they should be done. Insert a cake tester in the center to check doneness. It should come out clean and dry, without any batter on it.
  • Add an extra egg or egg white: Adding a full egg will give you more cake like brownies. Adding an extra egg YOLK to make them chewier.
  • Use a dusting wand to lightly sprinkle on some powdered sugar.

SHOULD I USE A METAL OR GLASS PAN?

You can use either!

I find that my metal pans result in crunchier edges, and I need to reduce the oven temp by 25 degrees.

With a glass pan, you may need to add about 5 minutes of baking time.

You can also use a BROWNIE BAR PAN if everyone prefers crunchy edges!

Homemade Brownies

How to store leftover Homemade Brownies:

Slice leftover brownies into individual squares and store in an airtight container at room temperature; they’re best eaten within 1 to 2 days.

How to FREEZE Brownies:

To freeze brownies, allow them to cool completely, but do not cut them into individual servings. Wrap them up tightly in plastic wrap, then wrap again with heavy duty aluminum foil, and place inside a large freezer safe ziploc bag. You can freeze up to 3 months, so be sure to LABEL AND DATE before placing in the freezer. When ready to serve, thaw at room temperature before cutting into individual servings. You can warm in the microwave or oven before serving, if desired.

Homemade Brownies

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Homemade Brownies

Homemade Brownies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 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)
  • Choice of nuts, if desired

Instructions

Preheat 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

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

9

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 249Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 188mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 22gProtein: 3g

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© Karen Puleski
Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts
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Comments

  1. Karen Puleski says

    I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed them!!!

    Make sure you’re subscribed via email for notices when new recipes are posted – I have an Oreo Brownie recipe coming soon, and they’re SOOOOOOO GOOD, HAHA!

  2. Chanta Spiller says

    I made these brownies and they are delicious! I did not have any vanilla extract though but they still turned out fantastic! Thank you so much for this recipe! My first time making brownies from scratch and thanks to you they were a huge hit with both my husband and I! Will be making them again very soon!

  5. 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.

  8. Renee Rousseau says

    The pictures made my mouth water and my chocolate cravings kick in! Luckily I have all the ingredients on hand!!!

  13. Cynthia C says

    Very easy and home made is so much better than the mixes. They make the perfect dessert for summer picnics.

  14. Linda Manns Linneman says

    I would love to try this recipe with a little peanut butter. I love peanut butter and chocolate. So good

  15. 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.

  16. Linda Manns Linneman says

    So good. I will never make boxed brownies again. Thank you so much for this great reipe

  18. 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.

  19. Linda Manns Linneman says

    These brownies would make a great little gift idea. Most everyone loves brownies. Thank you again for this recipe

  22. 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

  23. pollylee says

    Nothing better than warm brownies with vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate sauce. Always love trying new brownie recipes!

  24. Linda Manns Linneman says

    I am so hungry for brownies. Maybe today will just be the day. Thank you for sharing

  26. 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

  28. Maureen says

    I am always looking for good brownie recipes. Thank you. My family loves chocolate so this will be a great help.

  29. Kim Avery says

    Adding ingredients to shopping list now! Going to make a batch for today’s picnic!

  30. 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.

  32. 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 🙂

  34. 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.

  35. Linda Manns Linneman says

    I love brownies. This sounds like an easy recipe. I will give this a try. Thank you

  37. Cathy French says

    I haven’t made homemade in forever. Usually use the box. This sounds amazing

  38. 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.

  40. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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!

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